The Real Reason Home Sales Slowed in January. And It’s Not What You Think.

If you saw headlines that talked about how “home sales fell sharply in January,” it probably raised an eyebrow – especially if you’re thinking about selling your house. But context matters.Yes, in January, home sales declined. But that has more to do with seasonality and the weather than it does wit

Move-Up Buyers Are Choosing New Construction

At some point, a house that once felt perfect just… doesn’t anymore.Maybe you need more space.Maybe working from home turned your dining room into a permanent office.Maybe the layout just doesn’t match how you live now.If your current house is starting to feel like it’s holding you back instead of s

Cybersecurity and Real Estate

According to a recent information session from National Association of REALTORS® Associate Counsel Jessica Edgerton, the only way business owners can be 100 percent protected from cybercrime is to shut down their computer, bury it in the backyard and set it on fire. However, as more and more real es

Saving for a Down Payment

Many first-time homebuyers believe that they need to be able to be able to finance a down payment of 20 percent to buy a house. However, according to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, a majority of homebuyers purchased their home with a down payment of 6 percent or less. The current n