by Cory Wilks | Jun 11, 2025 | Featured
After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better. Nationally, inventory is growing, and that gives you more options for your move. But here’s what you need to know. That level of growth is going to vary...
by Cory Wilks | Jun 10, 2025 | Featured
Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what you’re hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know.It’s true that a few metros are seeing slight price drops. But...
by Cory Wilks | Jun 9, 2025 | Featured
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership easier to achieve? An FHA home...
by Cory Wilks | Jun 6, 2025 | Featured
Some HighlightsHomeownership is one of the best ways to build wealth in our country and it’s easy to see why.As you pay down your mortgage and as home values rise over time, you gain equity – and that helps grow your net worth. That’s why a homeowner’s net worth is...
by Cory Wilks | Jun 5, 2025 | Featured
Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. And proper staging can be a great way to do just that.What Is Home Staging?It’s not about making your house look super...
by Cory Wilks | Jun 4, 2025 | Featured
A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. They were a short-term response...
by Cory Wilks | Jun 3, 2025 | Featured
Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for a crash? Will rates ever come down? And all the media noise may leave you wondering: does it really make sense to buy a home right...
by Cory Wilks | Jun 2, 2025 | Featured
Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.Right now, something unique is happening in the housing market. According to the Census and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median price of newly built homes is actually lower than the...
by Cory Wilks | May 30, 2025 | Featured
Some HighlightsWhether you’re planning to move soon or not, you want to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Because not all of them will be worth it.Before you decide what upgrades to tackle, talk to an agent who knows what’s in demand in your area...
by Cory Wilks | May 29, 2025 | Featured
You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now?With high home prices and stubborn mortgage rates, renting can seem like the safer choice right now. Or maybe your only choice. That’s a very real feeling. And perhaps buying today...
