Do You Know What Your House Is Really Worth?
Some HighlightsOver the past 5 years, home prices have risen dramatically. If you own a home, that means your house may be worth a lot more than you think. Nationally, prices are up nearly 60% since 2019. And, if selling has been on your mind, you can use that...
Is It a Good Time To Buy a Home?
Are you wondering what’s going on with home prices? Mortgage rates? Or asking yourself if it’s even a good time to buy a home? It’s a big decision—and you don’t have to do it alone. That’s where your trusted local RE/MAX® agent comes in.
5 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Don’t Want To Forget
Spring is a season of renewal, and as a homeowner, it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day of life. But maintaining your home is an important part of protecting the long-term value of your investment.So, whether you own a house already or you’re planning to become...
Pre-Approval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford To Skip
There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about, and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown on what it is and why it’s so important to take care of before you start looking at homes with your RE/MAX® agent. What Is...
Why the Average Homeowner Has $319K in Equity
If you already own a home, have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner? As home values rise, so does your net worth. And, if you’ve been in your house for a few years (or longer), there’s a good chance you’re...
Headed Back Into the Office? You May Decide To Move
It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years. And that flexibility gave a lot of people the freedom to move — and work — from wherever they wanted.But now, a growing number of companies are requiring employees to return to the office. And that’s...
Why a Pre-Listing Inspection May Be Worth It in Today’s Market
Selling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal falling apart over unexpected repairs uncovered during the buyer’s inspection. That’s why it pays to anticipate potential issues before buyers ever step through the door. And one...
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 looking for.For the past few years, a lot of would-be homebuyers hit pause on their plans. With rising mortgage rates and affordability...
Is a Newly Built Home Right for You? The Pros and Cons
When searching for a home, you don’t want to skip over new builds as an option. Right now, there are more newly built homes to choose from than there would normally be in the market. And those added choices come with some pretty incredible benefits. Talking to your...
Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home Today?
Some HighlightsA study shows that 70% of prospective buyers fear the long-term consequences of renting. And here’s why.Rent usually rises over time and that can make it harder to save up to buy a home. But when you buy, you can stabilize your housing expenses and...