by Cory Wilks | Dec 27, 2023 | Featured
If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, it’s a good time to consider if your current house is still a good fit for the next chapter in your life.Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. Here are a few...
by Cory Wilks | Dec 26, 2023 | Featured
As the new year approaches, the idea of buying a home might be on your mind. It’s an exciting goal to set, and it’s never too early to start laying the groundwork. One crucial step to prepare for homeownership is building a solid credit score.Lenders review your...
by Cory Wilks | Dec 25, 2023 | Featured
There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of homeownership are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too. Here’s...
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by Cory Wilks | Dec 22, 2023 | Featured
Some HighlightsAs you get ready to sell your house, there are a few things you should add to your to-do list to make it inviting and boost curb appeal.To name just a couple, it’s a good idea to declutter, take down personal photos and items, touch up any scuffs on the...
by Cory Wilks | Dec 21, 2023 | Featured
If you’re thinking about selling your house on your own, called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO, there are some important things to consider. Going this route means taking on a lot of responsibilities by yourself – and that can be a bit of a headache.A recent report...
by Cory Wilks | Dec 20, 2023 | Featured
When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how do those two things impact you and your homebuying plans? Here’s what you need to know.The...
by Cory Wilks | Dec 19, 2023 | Featured
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and a lack of homes for sale created some challenges for buyers...
by Cory Wilks | Dec 18, 2023 | Featured
If you were worried buyer demand disappeared when mortgage rates went up, the data shows there are plenty of interested buyers still out there. The housing market isn’t as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when buyer demand was through the roof,...
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by Cory Wilks | Dec 15, 2023 | Featured
Some HighlightsIf you want to buy a home, you may not need as much for your down payment as you think.There are various loan options for qualified buyers with down payments as low as 3.5% or even no down payment requirement. There are also thousands of programs...
by Cory Wilks | Dec 14, 2023 | Featured
Has your house been sitting on the market a while without selling? If so, you should know that’s pretty unusual, especially right now. That’s because the supply of homes available for sale is still far lower than what we’d see in a normal year. That means buyers have...
