Can You Really Do a Sleepover Before Buying a House The Wall Street Journal recently published an article exploring the unusual requests some buyers make before committing to a home purchase. From test-driving a home for a night with a…
Mortgage Rates Hit Yearly Low: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers Mortgage rates have inched down to their lowest point of 2025, creating a window of opportunity for both buyers and sellers who have been sidelined by the affordability…
Homeowner Equity Has Surged Over the past few years, homeowners across the country have experienced unprecedented growth in home equity due to what is happening in the real estate market. Rising home prices combined with limited inventory have created a…
House or Condo? How to Choose the Right Home for Your Lifestyle One of the most common questions I get from potential buyers is whether they should purchase a house or condo. It is a great question, and the answer…
Choosing the Right Buyer’s Agent: What Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Know Searching for your first home can be both exciting and overwhelming. A friend of mine recently reached out from Northern California asking what to do after visiting a few…
When Breaking a Contract Feels Personal A recent Reddit post tells the story of a buyer who was under contract to purchase a home but faced a sudden financial setback. Days before closing, they realized they could no longer follow…
Real Estate Terms Every Buyer Should Know Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re hearing unfamiliar terms at every turn. That’s why I created this quick glossary of the most common homebuyer terms every homebuyer should know. Whether…
There is Nothing Wrong With That House Over the past few weeks, I have received a growing number of emails from homebuyers who are sending me listings and asking the same question: what is wrong with this house? They are…
When Loyalty and Real Estate Collide A Reddit post recently captured the emotional tug-of-war many buyers face. The poster was working with an experienced real estate agent they were connected to through a friend. That friend has now become a…
What Happens to Your Earnest Money Every year I receive multiple questions from homebuyers who are confused or even panicked about what happens to their earnest money deposit. They usual questions is do you really get your earnest money back.…
