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Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today
When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how...

Dr. Tom Team
Jul 7, 20232 min read


Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell
Some Highlights An agent is a really important part of selling your home because they bring a lot of skill and expertise to the sales...

Dr. Tom Team
Jul 6, 20231 min read


Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.
Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You're...

Dr. Tom Team
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash
You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in...

Dr. Tom Team
Jul 4, 20233 min read


Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run
Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I...

Dr. Tom Team
Jul 3, 20232 min read


The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own
Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner),...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 30, 20233 min read


Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation
Some Highlights Wondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation,...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 29, 20231 min read


What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 28, 20232 min read


Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers
Are you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficiency and eco-friendly...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 27, 20232 min read


Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly report...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 26, 20233 min read


Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.
If you're planning to buy your first home, then you're probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 23, 20232 min read


How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time
Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. Over time,...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 22, 20231 min read


Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community
If you're thinking about buying or selling a house, it's important to know that it doesn't just affect your life, but also your...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 21, 20232 min read


A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity
You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. What’s important to understand is that equity is tied closely to...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 20, 20233 min read


Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates
If you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are it’s because something in your life has changed. And, while things...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 19, 20233 min read


Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…
Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 16, 20233 min read


Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market
Some Highlights Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 15, 20231 min read


This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our Lifetime
When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 14, 20232 min read


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...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 13, 20232 min read


Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in...

Dr. Tom Team
Jun 12, 20231 min read
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