Should You Sell or Stay? How Home Equity Can Help You Decide

If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve watched your home’s value rise over the past few years. Thanks to record-high equity levels, many homeowners are sitting on what feels like a financial jackpot. But with the housing market shifting and 2025 on the horizon, you might be wondering:  Should I s

The "Reverse Resolutions" List for Homeowners: What NOT to Do in 2025

With the start of a new year, resolutions often focus on what we should do—exercise more, save money, or finally tackle that home project. But what about the things we shouldn’t do? For homeowners, avoiding certain pitfalls can be just as important as setting ambitious goals. This "Reverse Resolutio

The $27,000 Real Estate Gap: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

If you're planning to buy or sell a home in 2025, there's something you should know: buyers and sellers aren't seeing eye to eye on price. According to a recent survey by Clever Real Estate, there's a $27,000 gap between what buyers think they’ll pay and what sellers expect to get. Buyers are budget

Mortgage Rates At 20 Year High

A recent market update has revealed that mortgage rates have hit a 20-year high, causing some concern in the real estate industry. With rates rising, homes are now taking longer to sell, putting pressure on sellers to price their homes competitively.Despite this news, first-time homebuyer homes are