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Monthly Archives: February 2025

    Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit Right for You? Here’s What To Know

    By Kirsten Powell | February 26, 2025

    Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit Right for You? Here’s What To Know Are you having a hard time finding the right home in your budget? Or maybe you already own a home but could use some extra income or a designated space for aging loved ones. Either way, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) could be the... Read More

    Are Investors Actually Buying Up All the Homes?

    By Kirsten Powell | February 25, 2025

    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? Many people believe mega investors are driving up prices and buying up all the homes for sale, and that’s making it hard for regular buyers like... Read More

    Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold

    By Kirsten Powell | February 24, 2025

    Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows. And that means that the market is balancing out a bit. As a result, some sellers are finding they need to be... Read More

    How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates

    By Kirsten Powell | February 24, 2025

    How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want. The good news? Even if... Read More

    The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities

    By Kirsten Powell | February 19, 2025

    The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities After years of suburban and rural migration during the pandemic, cities have been making a comeback in the past couple of years. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the percentage of people moving to cities has risen to 16%. While that may not sound... Read More

    Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation

    By Kirsten Powell | February 18, 2025

    Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days. That’s because inflation has remained higher than normal for longer than expected – and that’s impacting the costs of goods, services, and more. And with rising costs all around you, you’re probably questioning: is now really... Read More

    Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?

    By Kirsten Powell | February 18, 2025

    Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House? Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts aren’t necessarily a hurdle... Read More

    The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now

    By Kirsten Powell | February 13, 2025

    The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this... Read More

    Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers

    By Kirsten Powell | February 12, 2025

    Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living. From groceries to gas, eggs, and just about everything else, prices have gone up. And that rings true for home prices, too. But even when everything feels... Read More

    A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?

    By Kirsten Powell | February 11, 2025

    A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You? This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below): Here’s why this is such... Read More