Facts About Closing Costs [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Rasheed Joseph | Mar 31, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myth, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs. Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more. Work with a...

We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?

by Rasheed Joseph | Mar 30, 2023 | Sellers, Selling Myths

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list your house? It...

4 Key Tips for Selling Your House This Spring

by Rasheed Joseph | Mar 29, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Sellers, Selling Myths

Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your house quickly, without...

How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women

by Rasheed Joseph | Mar 28, 2023 | Buyers, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers

Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households. Why...

Get Ready: The Best Time To List Your House Is Almost Here

by Rasheed Joseph | Mar 27, 2023 | Sellers, Selling Myths

If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching. Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the...