Why You Should Work with a Local Real Estate Professional

If you’ve entered the real estate market, as a buyer or a seller, you’ve inevitably heard the real estate mantra, “location, location, location” in reference to how identical homes can increase or decrease in value due to where they’re located. Well, a new survey shows that when it comes to choosing a real estate agent, the […]

9 Home Buying Myths You Need to Stop Believing Immediately

So you think you’re finally ready to make the jump from renter to homeowner? Awesome! In this exciting but admittedly scary time, you might be inclined to turn to friends and family for advice—especially if they own homes. Just make sure you’re not scared in the these 9 home buying myths! But beware, dear home buyer of the future: […]

Real Estate Titles Explained: Agent, Broker, REALTOR®

If you’re entering the real estate market for the first time, you may find Real Estate Titles a little confusing and vary a lot. Sometimes consumers use these titles interchangeably, but there are some important differences between the roles of the various professionals, as well as different requirements for using particular titles.   Professional Real Estate […]

2 Tips For Getting The Most Money When Selling Your House

Every homeowner wants to make sure they get the best price when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensuring you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW for selling on your terms This may seem counterintuitive. […]

5 Things Your Mortgage Broker Wishes You Knew

The financial side of home buying can sometimes feel like a nightmare. You’re stuck in a calculus final that never ends—and you’ve forgotten the meaning of everything. Here are the 5 things your mortgage broker wishes you knew. PITI (or principal, interest, taxes, insurance)? Prepayment penalties? Contingencies? “Confusing” is an understatement. We’re the first to admit that looking for a […]

Unparalleled Trust Necessary Before Listing Your House

You and your family have decided to sell your house. It is now time to choose a real estate professional to help with the process. One of the major attributes this agent must possess is trustworthiness. To what degree do you need to trust them? You must have enough trust in them that you feel […]