What’s Motivating Your Move?
Let’s take a closer look and see if they’re motivating you to make a change too. 1. To Make a Profit If you’re thinking about selling your house, you probably have a lot of questions on your mind. Well, here’s some good news – the latest data shows most sellers get a great return on their […]
The Perks of Buying over Renting
Thinking about buying a home? While today’s mortgage rates might seem a bit intimidating, here are two solid reasons why, if you’re ready and able, it could still be a smart move to get your own place. 1. Home Values Typically Go Up Over Time There’s been some confusion over the past year or so about which way home […]
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Underestimating Longevity Could Undermine Your Retirement Nest Egg
article by SRES by NAR Maybe you’ve done all the right things—saving, investing, and managing debt—to build a solid retirement nest egg to live comfortably and cover critical issues like housing, medical costs, long-term care, vacations, and hobbies. But have you considered how long you’ll live? Will your plans and finances be sufficient to take you […]
Boomers Moving Will Be More Like a Gentle Tide Than a Tsunami
Have you heard the term “Silver Tsunami” getting tossed around recently? If so, here’s what you really need to know. That phrase refers to the idea that a lot of baby boomers are going to move or downsize all at once. And the fear is that a sudden influx of homes for sale would have […]
Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?
article from Keeping Current Matters You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, there’s one thing that the numbers aren’t factoring in: and […]
Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You
If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And historically, this is the time of year when more buyers move, and competition ticks up. That makes this an exciting time to put up […]
Your Adult Children: A Financial Wildcard
Whether you’re planning for retirement or are already retired, you’ve likely examined all the key indicators to see whether your financial cushion is solid enough to meet your long-term needs. But one wildcard you may not have considered is your adult children turning to you for money or moving back home. Such requests can reshape […]
The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home
You may have heard headlines in the news lately about agents in the real estate industry and discussions about their commissions. And if you’re following along, it can be pretty confusing. But here’s the thing you really need to know – expert advice from a trusted real estate agent is priceless, now more than ever. […]
How Do Buyer Agents’ Commissions Work?
If you’re shopping for a home, you may have heard buyer agents tout their services as available “at no cost” to their clients.