Home prices have been steadily increasing in 2020—and as home prices increased, many buyers found they needed larger mortgages in order to purchase homes. But because there’s a limit on conforming loans, many buyers either had to explore alternative loan options (which often carry a higher interest rate) or look...
Read MoreWith the arrival of each new year, it’s fun to freshen up your home and make it look and feel contemporary. Especially as we usher out 2020—a year we’ve spent far too much time looking at the same interiors—you’re probably eager to create a different vibe with the help of...
Read MoreFixing up a property can be a fun, fulfilling experience for many homeowners. But fixer-uppers can be challenging in the best of times—and with some of the challenges in today’s market, this doesn’t exactly qualify as “the best of times.”A recent article from realtor.com outlined some of the reasons why...
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Read MoreWhen you make an offer on a home, you want that offer to be accepted. But plenty of offers get rejected—so what, exactly, is it about those offers that make sellers say “no thanks?”A recent article from realtor.com outlined some of the most common reasons home offers get rejected, including:The...
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way we work and live—and, for many Americans, that includes a change of location.According to a recent article from the National Association of REALTORS®, 8.93 million Americans relocated between March 2020 (the beginning of the pandemic) and October 2020—nearly 94,000 more people than...
Read MoreThere’s no bad time of year, or perfect time of year to buy a home. But if you’re shopping for property during the winter season, there are definitely things you want to keep in mind—and mistakes you want to avoid—during the process.But what, exactly, are those mistakes?A recent article from...
Read MoreMost of us were eager to leave 2020 behind, it was a stressful and difficult time for almost everyone. There’s one particular group of people that’s especially looking forward to 2021: homebuyers. While buying real estate is normally fun and exciting (albeit a bit stressful), 2020 has thrown too many wrenches...
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