Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation 30 Nov 2022  by Sue Geren You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to […]

7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price 31 Oct 2022  by Sue Geren Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is, it’s no […]

  Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home 30 Sep 2022  by Sue Geren Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the […]

8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate 31 Aug 2022  by Sue Geren Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.1 This climate has been unsettling for some homebuyers […]