When it comes to buying a home, there are a lot of factors that go into figuring out if a home is affordable for you. Beyond the asking price, you need to consider property taxes, maintenance costs, the type of loan you get, and the interest rate, for example. It’s every buyer’s dream to find … Continue reading "Interest Rates and Home Prices: Which Matters More When Buying a Home?"

The holidays may seem like a crazy time to sell, but there are a few pros to selling during the holidays. Competition is less fierce, home buyers are more serious, and real estate agents aren’t as busy as they are in the summer. And you can still attract home buyers during the holiday season if … Continue reading "Selling This Holiday Season? 5 Tips To Help You Sell Your Home This Winter"

Have you ever wondered how commissions on a real estate transaction work?  Or maybe you’ve looked at the commission amount on your home sale and thought, “Wow, that seems high…is my agent really worth that much, or are they just trying to get rich off of my sale??” Real estate commissions can be a point … Continue reading "What’s the Scoop on Commission? An Honest Look at How Real Estate Agents Get Paid"