Tight labor markets are affecting industries across the country. Skilled and unskilled jobs remain unfilled as employers struggle to find...

Every news article talks about the fact that it’s a “seller’s market.” This means that if you are selling your home, you’ve probably...

House hunting has become a contact sport over the past year. The idealized vision of a leisurely Saturday morning reviewing open houses...

Invariably, the first time you meet or speak to your real estate agent, the same prompt starts the conversation: “tell me about yourself...

It’s no secret that most of the country is currently experiencing a strong seller’s market. Yet even in this competitive environment,...

The increase of pricing in the housing market and lack of inventory has left some potential homebuyers renting instead of purchasing. As...

3 Pricing Strategies in a Seller's Market Real estate markets across the country are experiencing a strong seller's market right now....

Typical real estate offers include a wide variety of standard contingencies. These can include home inspections, appraisal, and loan...

It’s no secret that most of the country is experiencing a strong seller’s market. With more homebuyers than inventory, most sellers have...

Real estate prices across the country have increased dramatically in the past year. With increases in the 10-12% range, many potential...

Buying or selling a home can be stressful, even in normal times. Right now, when the housing market is moving at a frantic pace, both...

It used to be that couples first got married, and then bought a home together. No more! Modern couples no longer consider marriage a...

It seems that everywhere you turn there are companies who advertise buying ugly houses. These messages offer to quickly buy any house,...

New homebuyers often tell their agents that they are looking for their “starter home.” Several factors go into this approach. These are...

Covid-19 has impacted homeowners across the country. With job losses and income reductions, many have taken advantage of the ability to...

Most homebuyers realize that they can’t expect a perfect home inspection report when buying a resale home. Cosmetic flaws and minor...

There is a lot of attention paid to first-time homebuyers. Most real estate agents and lenders have some kind of guide to help first-time...

Mortgage interest rates are the lowest they’ve been in years and perhaps you’re wondering if it’s time to refinance your loan. Lenders...

Even in a strong seller’s market, a homebuyer might hear the words, “Make me an offer.” For a nicely appointed home that is well priced,...

Manual underwriting is how all loans were evaluated before computer algorithms took the human logic out of the process. Simply stated, a...