2025

It’s halfway through the year, and you’re probably one of those homeowners
who’d already forgotten about their New Year’s resolutions to keep their
home more organized. Or you’re a new homeowner who has just packed and
moved to a new place and realized you have way too much stuff even if you
don’t want to admit it. 

There’s a host of reasons many homeowners choose to downsize. Perhaps
they’re going to retire soon or their kids have already flown the coop.
There’s no need for the extra rooms anymore; cleaning and maintaining them
can also be costly. Or maybe they’ve looked at their recent electricity
bills and thought about how they could save money on utilities. More people
are also loving the idea of living more mindfully, and one way to do it is
to have a smaller home that’s more manageable and easier to maintain.

Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s
when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even distant
relatives. What makes that noteworthy is that 17% is actually the highest
level ever recorded by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). But
what’s driving the recent rise in multi-generational living?

If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably
a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage
rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And,
you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the choice you’ll make.

It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to
make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and
hoping mortgage rates will drop, or that home prices will fall. But here’s
what you need to realize: trying to time the market rarely works. And
here’s why.

Wondering what to expect when you buy or sell a home this year? Here’s what
the experts say lies ahead. Mortgage rates are projected to come down
slightly. Home prices are forecast to rise in most areas. And, there will
be more homes available for sale. Want to know more about what this could
mean for your plans this year? Let’s connect to discuss your 2025 goals.

Are you hesitant to sell your house because you’re worried no one’s buying
with rates and prices where they are right now? Here’s some perspective
that can help.

If you’re thinking about selling your home this year, you’ve probably been
monitoring its value for a while so you can sell and still get a
substantial profit. But before you start counting how much money you’ll
make, don’t forget to factor in seller closing costs into the sale price. 

Let’s take a closer look at closing costs and an overview of the fees that
will be deducted from your overall profit.

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a
whole lot about and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and
why it’s so important right now.

Your credit score plays a big role in the homebuying process. It’s one of
the key factors lenders look at to determine which loan options you qualify
for and what your terms might be. But there’s a myth about credit scores
that may be holding some buyers back.