Whether you need to relocate for your career, need more space for your family, or want a home that better fits your finances, spring is always an excellent time to list your home. Here are a few reasons to consider listing your home in the upcoming months.  ..read more

You're ready to start the process of searching for your next home, but you're a little apprehensive about all the steps associated with the process. One stage that suggest you learn about is the closing process. The closing process is the last major stage of buying a home before you're officially a homeowner. Here's what you should know ..read more

As 2023 approaches, it's time to consider your New Year's resolution. If you want to become a homeowner, now is the perfect time to prepare for your resolution. suggest following this guide to help you prepare.  ..read more

Record home prices, rising interest rates, and low inventory have created an incredibly tough environment for buyers. It's still entirely possible to land a property despite the current market conditions. Buying a home in a hot seller's market just requires some extra work, time, and a lot of patience.  have been working closely with buyers to navigate the complexities of this unprecedented market. Here are 7 tips we frequently share with our clients ..read more

, you probably dread the idea of moving. And we get it! Packing, loading, unpacking – it can all be a bit of a drag. So you've probably considered simply reimagining the space you're in as an alternative to moving. But that has its own drawbacks, like trying to live around the messiness and noises of home improvement. At the core of either of these decisions lies the true issue: you're not happy with at least some part of your home. Making the choice to renovate or move to a new home entirely isn't easy, but we're hoping the following guide can help you make an informed decision one way or the ..read more

Whether it's your first time buying or selling a house or it's your fifth, you'll likely have lots of questions about the process. We understand that, which is why we're answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the home-buying and home-selling process. Read on to get the answers you seek! Should I work with an agent? Yes! When searching for a home, it's important to know what you want. The right agent will help you determine must-haves and deal-breakers, as well as educate you on the communities you're interested in. Your agent will also help you navigate the complexities of ..read more

Your first stab at buying a home involves a lot of emotions. Excitement, happiness, anxiety, fear, joy, sadness; you're sure to feel at least some combination of these and more during your first homebuying experience. Real estate agents know this, and they're often prepared for it. "First-time homebuyers can be scared because they've never experienced this situation before," Michael Blazek, Managing Broker of Watson's , says. "But working with them is fun because they're usually very excited." We understand just how daunting buying your first home can be. That's why we got some of our brokers ..read more

One of the first steps to is securing a mortgage loan. But how do you know who to trust as your lender? It's a big decision, and more goes into it than simply finding the best loan terms. Read on for our tips on how to choose a mortgage lender ..read more

For most of us, a life lived mostly inside the walls of our home became the norm for at least a year. Lots of things changed; grocery store trips became deliveries, intense hand-washing sessions occurred multiple times a day, and empty guest rooms became home offices. It makes sense then that homebuyers' preferred features have shifted in response to the changes they've experienced. examined 43 million words from more than 640,000 listings across the United States, then compared their findings to a study of the same nature in 2019. Examining the most popular home descriptions words, phrases, a ..read more

? Great! Your first step should be reviewing your credit report. Your credit report is an important collection of data upon which a will base your approval, interest rate, and loan terms. Naturally, you'll want to ensure your credit is in good standing – the better your credit, the better your chances of receiving favorable interest rates and higher loan amounts. Before we talk improving your credit score, let's make sure you know the basics of pulling your credit report ..read more