Mortgage Rates Are at an 11 Month Low. Will That Save the Housing Market Mortgage rates have just dipped to their lowest point in almost a year, and many are wondering if this shift will breathe life back into the…
What You Need to Know About a CLUE Report When you are buying or selling a home, there are many documents, disclosures, and inspections to keep track of. One important piece that often gets overlooked is the CLUE report. CLUE…
Should You Sell or Refinance When the Market Feels Uncertain One of my readers recently wrote in with a very real concern. They purchased a home 2 years ago during the post-Covid surge at a high price. Today, as a…
When Your Real Estate Agent Lists Your House Without Confirming the Price One of my readers wrote in with a frustrating scenario. They recently discovered that their real estate agent listed their home at the wrong price that they never…
Buying a Home Because of FOMO Can Lead to Regret A reader wrote to me recently asking about the dangers of rushing into homeownership. It reminded me of a recent Wall Street Journal article that tells the story of Gio…
What to Do With an Inherited Property in Poor Condition One of my friends reached out recently because she inherited a property from her mother’s estate. The home is in a remote part of the country where she has no…
What to Do if You Want to End Your Contract With a Real Estate Agent One of my readers, Thomas, recently wrote to me with a situation that I think others may find familiar. Thomas was introduced to their current…
Should You Expect a Closing Gift From Your Real Estate Agent One of my readers recently emailed me with a question about a closing gift. They had just closed on a home and were surprised that their real estate agent…
Should You Take Your House Off the Market for Winter One of the most common questions I hear from home sellers as we move from late summer into fall and early winter is whether they should take their house off…
Should You Replace Carpet Before Selling Your Home One of my readers recently emailed me with a question about preparing their home for sale. They had interviewed several agents, and every single one recommended that they replace the carpeting in…
