Every first-time homebuyer faces this age-old debate: Should you buy a house or build one? According to Realtors.com, the median home price is $425,000. However, the national average cost of building is $329,000 for a 2594-square-foot home, which... (Read More)
Spring and summer are typically the busiest seasons in real estate. When moving, buyers and sellers like to take advantage of the warmer weather and school breaks. But this year, the market is in a state of flux. Mortgage rates remain high, housing... (Read More)
Buying your first home is one of the most exciting yet nerve-wracking experiences you’ll go through. It’s normal to feel anxious when navigating the homebuying process, especially with the current state of the housing market. With rising... (Read More)
Buying your first home is an exciting process. But once the papers are all signed and you’ve moved all your stuff in, the excitement wears off, and you have to get used to living in a new space. Sometimes, it takes a while for the new house to... (Read More)
No homeowner wants to think about their home being damaged by a natural disaster, fire, or flood. But these things happen, and homeowners must be prepared with adequate home insurance. According to Quadrant Information Services, in 2024, the average... (Read More)
Every homeowner will come to a point in their ownership journey when they must consider the age-old homeowner's debate: Is it time to refinance the mortgage or sell the house? Selling your home is a very personal decision, and there are a lot of... (Read More)
When it comes to myths, most of us can easily dismiss tales of the Loch Ness Monster or alligators in the sewer as pure fiction. But in the world of real estate, some myths and misconceptions are so widespread that they can keep potential homebuyers... (Read More)
For years, the conventional wisdom in real estate was to start with an older, more affordable house as your 'starter home.' The idea was to build equity in a less expensive property and then trade up to a more expensive home later. However, with the... (Read More)
Do you remember the dread of handing your report card to your parents when you knew it wouldn’t be good? You may have sat there hoping your final grade would magically improve before they opened it up. But, sadly, it didn't, and you were left to... (Read More)