To get top dollar in this market, remember these three tips. Right now we’re in a seller’s market, but not every house sells for top dollar. Some houses don’t even sell—they expire. Here are three tips to remember if you want to put yourself in the best position to sell quickly and for top dol

Here are four signs that signal it may be time to downsize your home. The normal path to homeownership is often to upsize—many people get married, buy a starter home, have a child, and then buy a bigger home as their family grows. However, sometimes it makes sense to downsize to a smaller home

These are sellers’ main concerns about the market. The housing market is moving right along—the main headwind is the lack of inventory. Yes, buyers would love more inventory, but sellers also have concerns and challenges to face, some of which are causing them to keep their homes off the marke

A mortgage expert answers your questions about the mortgage market. Today I’m joined by my good friend Drew Whipple, aka the ‘Mortgage Whip,’ to answer a few common questions about mortgages in today’s market.  What does the mortgage market look like for today’s homebuyers and those looking

Though it’s a strong seller’s market, there are still things you can’t do. If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you already know we’re in the midst of a red-hot seller’s market. Home inventory is low and buyer demand is high, which means sellers have a lot of power. However, I’v

Here are the four main reasons the market isn’t in a housing bubble. Home values appreciated by 10% in 2020, and they’re expected to appreciate another 5% this year. Will they continue to appreciate, or are we in a housing bubble? Here are the four main reasons why you can put your housing

What is a bridge loan? When’s the right time to use one? A bridge loan is a short-term loan where a homeowner takes the equity out of their existing home before it’s sold. This bridges the gap when funds are needed but not yet available. Here are a few scenarios where a bridge loan could b

Here’s a list of everything our team does when an appraisal comes in low. Whether you’re buying or selling, the odds are that a mortgage is involved. If a mortgage is involved, an appraisal is required. If the appraisal comes in low, it could jeopardize the whole deal. The appraisal is

Here are the five major mistakes not to make during the loan process. Buying a home and going through the process of obtaining a mortgage can be stressful. To ease that stress, today I’m sharing five things not to do that will save you a lot of heartache: 1. Do not quit your job. It doe

Here are four great tips to help sellers prepare their house for sale. It’s time to think big when selling your home. Your house may be exceptional, but you live one way and you sell another way. Buyers will have one of two mindsets when viewing your home. The first mindset belongs to thos

Here are three seemingly simple things that can displease a lot of buyers. So you’ve decided on selling your house and are now in the preparation phase. Perhaps you’ve already taken care of “the three Ds”: deep clean, declutter, and depersonalize. Before you list, though, you might want to

Here’s an idea of what you can expect from our 2021 housing market. Will the 2021 housing market follow the same path as 2020 or will there be a downturn? Here’s what the experts say: 1. Interest rates are projected to stay low. One of the biggest advantages of last year’s markets was h

Here are five great features of private exclusives. Selling your home can be an emotional roller coaster, especially in these strange times. I have some clients who have communicated a need for more flexibility and privacy, and the solution is something called a private exclusive (aka an o

Happy holidays to you, and may your new year be filled with joy! Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Today, my good buddy Mr. Licorice and I simply want to wish everyone a happy holiday season and a very

Need to write a strong offer? Look no further than these four tips. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation As a buyer, here are the four tips you must remember when writing an offer if you want it to stand o

I just wanted to take a moment to wish you and your family the best this Thanksgiving. Mr. Licorice and I just wanted to take a moment to say thanks for all your support for our team. Obviously, this has been a crazy year, but we have so much to be grateful for. Your business, referrals, a

Here are the five home improvements that offer the best bang for your buck. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation One of the questions I’ve been asked a lot lately is, “How can I strategically improve my ho

These are the four major home-selling myths that you need to see past. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation I’ve been speaking to homeowners lately who seem to believe certain things about the real estate

Don’t do any of these six things if you’re selling a home. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Mr. Licorice and I are back with some helpful advice for home sellers. If you’re thinking of listing soon, av

This is a great time for both buyers and sellers to enter the market. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation It’s been a very bizarre year; you may be considering buying or selling but are unsure whether it’