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Before you even start looking at homes, there’s something you should do first – and that’s get pre-approved for your mortgage.

For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market.

Buying your first home is exciting, but let’s be real – it can also feel overwhelming.

If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market.

At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.”

Over the past 5 years, home prices have risen dramatically. If you own a home, that means your house may be worth a lot more than you think.

Spring is a season of renewal, and as a homeowner, it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day of life.

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about, and that’s pre-approval.

If you already own a home, have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner?

After several years of rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it looks like the housing market will start to head in a more normal direction in 2025 – at least according to the latest forecasts.

Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait?

If buying a home is on your goal sheet this year, here’s how to make it happen.

You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort? 

This is the time when a lot of people take a moment to reflect and set their goals for this year.

Turning a dream into reality starts with one thing: a plan.

Selling your house? Or just looking to increase the value and appeal of your home for when you do?

More homeowners are realizing they need an agent’s help in this complex market – and that’s why a record-low number of people are selling without a pro by their side.

Planning to buy a home soon? Why not go for something brand-new? 

There’s no doubt that owning a home comes with significant financial benefits.

Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you?

Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership.

There’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.

Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out.

More entry-level homes – also known as starter homes – are popping up on the market. 

In today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your house is worth.

Data shows 7 out of 10 prospective homebuyers don’t know the minimum credit score required by lenders or that it varies by lender and loan type.

When planning a move, a newly built home might not be the first thing that comes to mind.

Moving to a more affordable area could be the fresh start you need to get ahead financially.