Have you been thinking of finding a new home this year? If so, you may want to start looking. Interest rates are on the rise and even small increases are having a big impact on buying power. Today, I’m going to show you a key example of how this works. Did you know that a rate increase of just 0.5% constitutes a 10% drop in buying power? To learn more, watch this short video.

As a buyer, agent exclusivity is very important. When an agent isn’t committed to you, they aren’t working to their full potential. Signing a buyer’s agency agreement provides both you and your agent with a sense of security in the transaction. And once your agent is committed to you, they’re much more likely to go above and beyond to meet your real estate goals. To learn more, watch this short video.

Our value to you doesn’t stop after you’ve purchased your home. There are many other ways we can continue to help you that we’d like to talk about today. At some point, your home will need repairs, maintenance, and perhaps even some remodeling work done to it. We can help you with that. To find out how, watch our latest video.

When it comes time to list your home on the market, there are as many ways to fail as there are to succeed. So today, I’d like to share the top three seller mistakes you’ll need to watch out for when you list. The first is asking too much for your home. An overpriced property will sit on the market and ultimately net you less in the long run. To learn more and hear about the other two mistakes, watch this short video.

Today we’re answering a few questions I’ve been hearing a lot recently from buyers. For example, “How long will it take to buy a home?” The answer to this question depends on many things, including your goals, timeline, and the time of year. After a home goes under contract, though, it typically takes 30 to 45 days to close. To learn more, watch this short video.

Are you considering a home purchase in 2018? There are a few things you need to know in advance if you are. The first thing would be to check your credit score. You should also avoid making any big credit purchases or opening any new cards during this time. To learn all of our tips for homebuyers in 2018, watch this short video.

To keep your home warm and energy efficient this winter, there are five easy tips you can follow.

Most people start their home search online these days. While this allows you to look at many more properties, there are certain things that can be hidden through photos. A clean room might look one way online and a completely different way in person. To learn what you need to be careful of when looking at homes online, watch this short video.

The market changes with the seasons, and fall is typically a lot slower than summer. One reason is because once the kids are back in school, a lot of families tend to get out of the market. As we head into fall, you might be surprised to hear that because of our inventory, deals can be made well into the school year. To learn more about how the market has been continuing to improve across the board into the fall season, watch this short video.

Something magical happens the first day your home hits the market—like the new kid at the high school dance, all eyes are on that property. At that moment, buyers and agents alike make some rapid judgments.The first impression will affect how many showings you receive during the first few weeks that the home is listed. If you receive very few showings during that initial period, you have a problem. It could be that your home’s price is too high. To learn more, watch this short video.