Archive for category: Real Estate

You Inherited a House. Now What?

You Inherited a House. Now What?

Why receiving the family home can bring decisions nobody…

The Mortgage Is Fixed. So Why Does Your Payment Keep Going Up?

The Mortgage Is Fixed. So Why Does Your Payment Keep Going Up?

You locked in your interest rate years ago. So why is your…

The Biggest Credit Hurdle for Renters Who Want To Buy

What's the biggest payment you make every month? If you’re…

Homes Are Still Selling – Even in a Slower Market

If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are slowing down,…

Why There are More Homes for Sale Right Now (and What It Means for You)

Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn't exactly the news most…

Why Most People Are Still Glad They Bought a Home

With everything going on, it’s understandable if you’re wondering…

Your Home Has Equity. But What's the Smartest Way to Use It?

Your Home Has Equity. But What’s the Smartest Way to Use It?

HELOCs, home equity loans and second mortgages can all help…

Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place

You've spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating…

Stock Market or Real Estate: Where Should You Put Your Money?

Stock Market or Real Estate: Where Should You Put Your Money?

Both have built wealth for generations. But they do it in…

Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?

You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising…

Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner

For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually…

The House Looks Different After Dark

The House Looks Different After Dark

Why October may be one of the best times of year to see your…

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change…

10 Buyers Watching. One Home for Sale.

10 Buyers Watching. One Home for Sale.

New research reveals something surprising about Buffalo’s…

Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.

Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to…

The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.

You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed…

Before the Leaves Fall, Take a Picture of Your Property

Before the Leaves Fall, Take a Picture of Your Property

Why a few photos now could be surprisingly useful later. We…

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read…

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve…

The Fed Just Raised Rates. What Does That Mean for the Fall Housing Market?

The Fed Just Raised Rates. What Does That Mean for the Fall Housing Market?

Mortgage rates are back near 7%, but buyers and sellers may…