Author: Ben
-
Do You Know How Much Your House is Really Worth?
Chances are, your house is worth quite a bit right now. If you are curious about the value of your home, give me a call. I will run the numbers and give you a professional equity assessment report, so you know what you are working with and where you can go from here.
-
What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates likely won’t drop sharply overnight. If the Fed begins a rate-cutting cycle, and markets continue to expect it, mortgage rates could trend lower later this year and into 2026.
-
Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It
If your selling strategy still assumes you will get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here are the numbers to prove it. From Frenzy to “Normal” Right now, about 50% of homes on the market are selling for less than their asking price…
-
History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers
If today’s housing market feels stuck, remember it’s never stayed down for good. Slowdowns end, activity returns, and people get moving again.
-
What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory
Just because there are more new homes for sale right now, it doesn’t mean we are headed for a crash. The data shows today’s overall inventory situation is different
-
Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers
Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in. For first-time buyers, they can be a smart way to get into homeownership without stretching your budget. For downsizers, they offer less…
-
Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?
If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss out on a solid opportunity. Myth 1: New Homes Are More Expensive It’s easy to assume a new build will cost…
-
More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How to Get Ahead.
When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you lean on an agent for insight into why that is and…
-
Is It Better to Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff
Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%). While that may not sound…