Category: For Buyers

For Buyers, For Sellers | March 12, 2024
Turning a Profit for Tuition: The Art of Flipping Houses to Finance Higher Education

Thanks to Melanie Nelson of Disaster Prepared, for today’s guest post! (Image by Drazen Zigic on Freepik) Navigating the financial aspects of pursuing higher education as an adult often seems daunting. However, an innovative and less trodden path exists that intertwines real estate savvy with educational aspirations. This article uncovers how house “flipping,” an often-overlooked venture, can be a viable…

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers | June 1, 2023
The True Value of Homeownership

Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides.  Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, but it’s important to consider the non-financial benefits that…

Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers
Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers | May 31, 2023
Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shares, you’ll have to overcome some factors that have made it more challenging in recent years: “Since…

Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off
For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Pricing | May 30, 2023
Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared.  Comparing this year’s numbers to the two ‘unicorn’ years we just experienced is almost…

Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | May 24, 2023
Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation

You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a potential recession, you may be wondering if it still makes sense to buy a…