The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, meaning they don’t have a mortgage. Those with a mortgage are seeing their equity skyrocket too. Every time real estate values increase, homeowners …

Buying your first home makes up all kinds of warm and fuzzy emotions: pride, joy, contentment. But before you get to the good stuff, you've got to take care of the down payment, usually 20% of a home's cost.

Here are five creative ways to build your …

If you’re a first-time homebuyer shopping for a home, odds are you should be shopping for mortgage loans as well—and these days, it’s by no means a one-mortgage-fits-all model.

Where you live, how long you plan to stay put, and other variables can make certain mortgage loans better …

6 Mistakes To Avoid When Upsizing to a New Home

Tired of having your already cramped room? It might be time to upsize. While getting more space may seem enticing, upsizing can hold pitfalls for unwary home buyers.

Here are some mistakes to avoid when upsizing …

What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?

If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure …

When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction. If you’re waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling your name this spring. Here are five reasons why this is the perfect time to sell your house …

Most buyers aren’t visionaries, which makes selling a vacant home harder. 

On average, a vacant home will sell less and sit on the market six more days than the average sale. 

Here are the expert tips and advice to make selling your vacant home easier.

Real estate is one of the best long-term investments you can make.

While homeownership is a common starting point for many hopeful investors, there are a lot of types of real estate investments worth having.

There are four main categories of real estate investing:

• Residential …

With mortgage interest rates near record lows and the real estate market booming, you may be on the hunt for a new home purchase this year. 

But what many prospective homeowners don’t account for are the less obvious expenses that go beyond a mortgage payment. These can surprise …

In an age when most people use email to communicate plus the pandemic's social distancing rule, email marketing became more important to increase your client base and grow sales.

However, real estate agent-related emails may often get caught in spam folders. So, what should you do?

Here …