Understanding a Buyer’s Market in Real Estate
If you’re looking to buy a home or sell your current one, you may have heard the term buyer’s market . But what exactly does it mean, and...
Juana Colenzo
Aug 14, 20252 min read
Property Taxes: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How They Impact You
In some households, the word “tax” might as well be a curse. Regardless of how one feels about them, property taxes are a crucial part of...
Juana Colenzo
Aug 4, 20254 min read
How Much House Can You Really Afford?
Thinking about buying a home? One of the first (and most important) questions to ask yourself is: “How much house can I afford?” While...
Juana Colenzo
Jul 28, 20253 min read
Why Lighting Matters When Selling a Home
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt at ease — like you could picture yourself living there? Or perhaps you’ve stepped...
Juana Colenzo
Jul 21, 20253 min read
Start Your Home Search with Confidence: The Power of Mortgage Preapproval
Getting preapproved for a mortgage is one of the smartest steps you can take before starting your home search. It not only gives you a...
Juana Colenzo
Jul 16, 20253 min read
Dreaming of Homeownership but Worried About Your Credit Score? You’re Not Alone.
Your credit score doesn’t just influence whether you can buy a home—it also affects how much that home will ultimately cost you. The good...
Juana Colenzo
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Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan Benefit
For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home. But even though a lot of Veterans have access...
Juana Colenzo
Jun 2, 20252 min read
Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First.
If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably felt the sting of today’s mortgage rates. And it’s because of those rates and rising...
Juana Colenzo
May 26, 20253 min read
Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?
If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this...
Juana Colenzo
May 19, 20253 min read
Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership
Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home....
Juana Colenzo
May 15, 20252 min read
The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked
Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the idea that you have to...
Juana Colenzo
May 8, 20252 min read
What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target
Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It can feel...
Juana Colenzo
Apr 29, 20252 min read
Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity
If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one...
Juana Colenzo
Apr 22, 20253 min read
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Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It
You may have heard there are more homes for sale right now. And while that’ll vary depending on the market, it means that overall, things...
Juana Colenzo
Mar 31, 20253 min read
More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell?
More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you’ve been...
Juana Colenzo
Mar 10, 20252 min read
Are Investors Actually Buying Up All the Homes?
Are you trying to buy a home but you feel like you’re up against deep-pocketed Wall Street investors snatching up everything in sight?...
Juana Colenzo
Mar 3, 20252 min read