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.
All About Staging
Staging is the activity or practice of styling and furnishing the property for sale in such a way as to enhance its attractiveness to potential buyers.
What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?
If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there’ll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here’s what the professionals are saying about what’s in store for this season. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “. . . it seems our general expectation […]
Essential Conversations When Moving Near Family
Considering a move closer to family? Close proximity can often shift the dynamics of family relationships. Navigating these changes is difficult under any circumstances.
Becoming Your Parents’ Parent
Sometimes, a parent’s decline comes gradually, giving you time and mental energy to plan. At other times, you’re thrust into a full-on caregiving role after a sudden event: a stroke, a fall, or a significant illness. No matter how you arrive in your caregiving role, you land in unknown territory trying to figure out your […]