Here are five common home-buying mistakes you should avoid. If you’re planning on buying a home, you’re probably going to need a loan. The loan process can be stressful, but it can be even worse when you make simple mistakes. That’s why I’m sharing five things you DON’T want to do when applying for

The easiest way to save for retirement is simply by owning a home. If you’re a homeowner, your house is probably your most valuable asset and a key piece of your retirement puzzle. Whether you’re 25 or 55, a retirement plan is always important. That’s why I’m sharing four reasons why a home is a fan

If your appraisal comes in low, here are five options available to you. What happens if you’re buying a house and the appraisal comes in low? Today Mr. Licorice and I are here to spell out your options. If you’re buying a house, you’re likely getting a mortgage, which means your lender will require

To clear up any confusion, here are five facts to know about our market. There have been a lot of conflicting accounts of what’s going on in the market lately. Today Mr. Licorice and I will set the facts straight: Fact No. 1: The market is starting to shift. Inventory is still low, but it’s growing.

An adjustable-rate mortgage could help you offset our rising rates. High interest rates got you down? My special guest and I have a solution for you today. As always, I’m joined by Mr. Licorice, but we’re also talking with a mortgage expert, Drew “MortgageWhip” Whipple.  Rates are high, but some alt

Here are three reasons why you don’t need to worry about a market crash.  “Are we in a housing bubble?” Mr. Licorice and I get asked this question all the time. People see our rising home prices and assume we’re heading for another crash, but I don’t think there’s anything to worry about. Today I wa

How rising rates affect buyers and what that means for you in this market. Mr. Licorice and I are back again to talk about 30-year conventional mortgages. The average rate is up over 5%, the highest in over 10 years. What does this mean for you? First, you’ll be spending hundreds more each month whe

Five ways you can still buy a home in this competitive market. Are you having trouble finding a home? Searching for a home in this market can be challenging. Supply is low, and bidding wars are common. You might have to compete against dozens of other buyers for the same property at a price point yo

The five best home-renovation projects for your return on investment. Are you thinking about selling and doing some renovations? Mr. Licorice and I are here to share the top five remodeling projects that will give you the best return on your investment: 1. Paint. I don’t mean touching up a few spots

Here are four tips to follow if you’re looking to renovate your kitchen. Does your current kitchen fit your needs? If not, it may be time for an upgrade. The kitchen is the most-used space in many homes, so if it isn’t up to snuff, renovating it can be a great investment. That’s why today Mr. Licori

Here’s what the experts are predicting for real estate this year. Click here for a home evaluation. Over the past year, home prices have soared by 20% in some areas, but that did very little to increase our inventory. That’s because buyer demand was just that strong. In 2022, experts believe that pr

Here are four ways that you can bring more natural light into your home. Are you thinking about selling your home? Is your home not letting in enough natural light? Mr. Licorice and I are back once again to give you some advice. Here are four tips to let the sunshine in and improve your chances of g

Mortgage expert Drew Whipple talks about how much home you can afford. I’m here today with my good buddy, Mr. Licorice, and our special guest Drew Whipple, the mortgage whip. Today we want to talk about how much house you can afford. Drew is a mortgage expert, so he’s going to help us dive into this

Summarizing the Zillow shutdown and what it means for us locally. Today Mr. Licorice and I are here to answer an increasingly common question: How will the Zillow iBuyer shutdown affect you? Locally, the shutdown doesn’t affect us because they were never really big in our area. They were more common

Here are five design tips to help you get your home ready to sell. Are you thinking about selling your house? Here are five tips to help you get top dollar on your sale: 1. Clean your home. Consider hiring a professional cleaning service. They’ll give your home a deep clean. 2. Match your lights. Ch

Here are 10 things every single homebuyer should be cognizant of. Mr. Licorice and I are back once again to bring you some great real estate tips. If you or someone you know is a first-time homebuyer, you’re in luck. Today we’re going over the 10 most common mistakes that first-time buyers make and

Happy holidays to you! The holiday season has officially arrived. We hope you enjoy this wonderful time of year and make some fantastic memories. We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. We love helping people make their real estate dreams come true, so thank you for worki

Here are four mistakes you should avoid when renovating your home. Are you thinking about renovating your property? Making improvements to your home can be a good idea, but home renovations can be expensive, get out of control, and end up being a waste of time. You don’t want to make costly mistakes

Here are five things every homeowner should be doing this fall. As we head into fall, there are a few things every homeowner should be doing to prepare for the winter ahead. Your home is a huge investment, and it’s an investment you want to protect for a long time. These five tips will help you save

Here are five things you should know before purchasing a fixer-upper. Are you thinking about purchasing a fixer-upper? In today’s busy market, a lot of buyers are weighing options they wouldn’t have considered in the past. Fixer-uppers come with a lot of positives like the lower price, lack of compe