Are Zestimates Accurate?

Are Zestimates Accurate?

You see a home on Zillow or the like (we’ll call them portals from here on out) and inquire about its availability with us or another agent… and it’s not for sale.  You’re looking to sell your home and you LOVE the Zestimate (I don’t need to talk to anyone to...
The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High

The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High

Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you’re thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself these two questions: Why Are...
Step 28 to Buying a Home: Review Us

Step 28 to Buying a Home: Review Us

Step 28 To Buying Your Home: Review Us! Last step!  Please consider reviewing us. We don’t advertise our services and rely completely on referrals so let us know how we did and consider recommending Wilks Real Estate to your family and friends. The review will be...
Step 27 to Buying a Home: Attend Closing

Step 27 to Buying a Home: Attend Closing

Closing day is here! Whoo hoo!  We will all meet at our office or the Title Company to sign all the papers which will officially transfer ownership to you, the Buyer. A few important reminders for closing: Bring your photo ID with you (ideally a driver’s license...
Steps to Buying a Home

Steps to Buying a Home

When we represent you, our buyer, we have your best interests at heart. Whether you’re buying a $100,000 condo or a $10 million home, you will get our full attention, 24/7 availability, access to top vendors and home inspectors as well as our expert and honest...
Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All

Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All

During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts:Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of Business:“I expect housing...