Real Estate Blog
10 Signs Your Real Estate Agent Really Knows the Neighborhood
As spring rapidly approaches, the real estate market is heating up. The week of April 13–19 is the best time to sell, according to a new report by Realtor.com® economists. More buyers are anticipated to check out Realtor.com listings that week, with a typical listing...
Hosting an Open House Over Spring Break Could Sell Your Home Faster
The best time to sell your house is just around the corner. A new Realtor.com® report found that this year, the week of April 13–19 is expected to have the ideal balance of housing market conditions that favor home sellers more than any other time in 2025. If you’re...
Investment Property for Sale: How To Buy Real Estate To Grow Wealth
Real estate has long been a proven path to building wealth, but is it the right investment for you? Consider Jason Hull, owner of J & J Cash Home Buyers. He and his wife retired in their mid-40s, thanks largely to their real estate investments. Even in retirement,...
How To Buy a Home Before Selling Yours
Most homebuyers today are also home sellers, meaning they’re juggling two major transactions at once. The biggest dilemma? Whether to buy first or sell first. Selling first frees up equity to put toward your next home. You might be considering selling soon, given that...
Pre-Approval Isn’t Enough: How Buyers Can Guarantee Their Bid Wins in 2025
As mortgage rates finally began to drop toward the end of 2024, the real estate market became significantly more competitive, and there are no signs of it slowing down in 2025. In this market, prospective buyers must move quickly for their offer to be considered—and...
Found a Buyer on Your Own? Here’s Why You Still Need an Agent
So you're ready to sell your house — but before you even get a chance to snap listing photos and put it on the market, a buyer comes along and makes an offer. Congratulations, you just cut out many steps of the home-selling process—showings, open houses, and haggling...