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5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market  Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of…

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market.Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon…

The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of…

As far as the real estate market goes, it continues to be not so smooth. I want to keep you updated on some of the projections for change this year — some of which will impact the options available to your clients when deciding whether to sell their house or refinance.

There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail…

As you know, when your clients need to sell their house, the property must be empty of all belongings before escrow closes. While that is rather obvious, this issue is frequently forgotten about until we’re down to the wire and can result in breach of contract - in some…

So what’s ahead for the U.S. housing market in 2022? Here’s where industry experts predict the market is headed in the coming year.

It happens all the time. One party in a divorce may not be ready to list the marital property because they know there are repairs needed. This concern could delay the sale or cause major financial challenges. Before you have clients convinced they can’t move forward, keep…

Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded last-minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful, even when it comes to people you’ve known for years.

On Tuesday, November 2, Zillow sent shock waves across the real estate industry when it announced its plans to sunset its massive home-buying operation, Zillow Offers, and lay off 25% of its workforce. This announcement caused its stock to plunge nearly 30% (so far) after…

Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.

What happens when one parent purposefully undermines the other, influencing a child to become alienated from the other? And just as importantly, how can you prove this in court?