Buyers Wondering How Much You Need To Save for a Down Payment? Wondering How Much You Need To Save for a Down Payment? If you’re getting ready to buy your first home, you’re likely focused on saving up for everything that purchase involves. One cost that’s likely top of mind is your down payment. But don’t let a common misconception about how much you need to save […]
Buyers What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year? What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year? If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. In the last year, […]
Buyers Here’s to a Wonderful 2023! Here’s to a Wonderful 2023!
Home Ownership Planning To Sell Your House? It’s Critical To Hire a Pro. Planning To Sell Your House? It’s Critical To Hire a Pro. With higher mortgage rates and moderating buyer demand, conditions in the housing market are different today. And if you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to understand how the market has changed and what that means for you. The best way to make […]
Buyers Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do. Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do. While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s a list of things you may not realize you need to avoid after […]
Market Update Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional. Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry […]
Buyers Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one of the steps you should take early on is making sure you’re financially ready for your purchase. Here are just a few of the financial fundamentals you’ll need to focus on as you set out to buy a home. […]
Home Ownership What Makes a House a Home? What Makes a House a Home? There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too. Home means something different to all […]
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Home Improvements 5 Budget Kitchen Updates To Help You Sell Your Home 5 Budget Kitchen Updates To Help You Sell Your Home To help you do this effectively without eating into your profit margins, we’re serving up a platter of budget-friendly kitchen updates – helping you to maximize your kitchen’s aesthetic appeal without having to spend a small fortune. The following guest post was written by Jack […]
Buyers Two-Month Moving Checklist The following is a guest post by Laura McHolm, Chief of Organized Living & NorthStar Moving Company Co-Founder originally posted on www.Coldwellbanker.com Two-Month Moving Checklist Follow this two-month checklist to keep your move on track.  The pandemic stay-at-home protocols forced us to reevaluate our homes and where we live. Questions about our home size, needing […]
Buyers Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. As Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), […]
Sellers The Top 4 Ways to Set the Holiday Mood in your Home this post was first published on www.coldwellbankerelite.com No matter what holidays you celebrate this time of year, it’s a wonderful season of lights and love around the world. Our favorite way to savor the season is to make home a cozy sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Here are a few of […]
Market Update What’s Going on with Home Prices? Ask a Professional What’s Going on with Home Prices? Ask a Professional. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today as the market cools. In the simplest sense, nationally, experts don’t expect prices to come crashing down, but the level of home price moderation […]
Sellers Winter Home Selling Checklist Winter Home Selling Checklist Some Highlights As you get ready to sell your house, focus on tasks that make it inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. This list will help you get started, but don’t forget, a real estate professional will provide other helpful tips based on your specific situation. Let’s […]
Good Eats Good Eats Virginia: Gainesville Edition this post was first published on www.coldwellbankerelite.com Where: The Black Sheep Restaurant, Gainesville, VA Are you looking for a fun night out with food in a one-of-a-kind dining location? Look no further than the Black Sheep Restaurant in Gainesville! Dine under the lights of a chandelier in their historic two-story dairy barn, or in one […]
Sellers Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new […]
Buyers Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. If you’re willing to work with a trusted agent […]
Market Update Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today Experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw back in 2008, and that’s good news for the housing market. As Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, says: “. . . don’t expect a housing bust like the mid-2000s, as lending […]
Buyers Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be. It turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership as a way to build their wealth, but it may […]
Sellers Sell Your House Before the Holidays Sell Your House Before the Holidays As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size of your current […]