Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 23, 2025

Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own.

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Marketing 265

Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 19, 2025

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Closing costs Sales Marketing As-is 295

Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 18, 2025

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 17, 2025

There’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 16, 2025

Selling your house without an agent as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) may be something you’ve considered. But you should know that, in today’s shifting market, more homeowners are deciding that’s just not worth the risk.

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Agents Sales Marketing 249

Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 13, 2025

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 12, 2025

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Staging Agents Closing costs Inspection 241

Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 11, 2025

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 10, 2025

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Lending Equity Finance Marketing 260

Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 9, 2025

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look.

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FHA loan Loans Marketing Mortgages 247

Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 6, 2025

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Equity Mortgages Agents As-is 186

Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 5, 2025

Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell.

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Agents 264

Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 4, 2025

A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But heres the thing: those rates were never meant to last.

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Mortgages 246

Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.

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Branding New Construction Construction 238

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 30, 2025

Whether youre planning to move soon or not, you want to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Because not all of them will be worth it.

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Agents 253

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 28, 2025

A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price.

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Marketing Sales Agents 262

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 27, 2025

For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home.

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Loans 250

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 26, 2025

If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances are you'll come across some terms youre not familiar with.

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Agents 243

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 22, 2025

If youve been house hunting lately, youve probably felt the sting of todays mortgage rates.

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Mortgages 227

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 21, 2025

Maybe youve heard the number of homes for sale has reached a recent high.

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Sales 258

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 20, 2025

When buying a home, youre probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees.

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Closing costs Closing Mortgages 255

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 19, 2025

If youre a homeowner, chances are youve built up a lot of wealth just by living in your house and watching its value grow over time.

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Equity 241

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 16, 2025

Are you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Heres what the expert forecasts tell you.

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Marketing Mortgages 258

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 15, 2025

If you have a 3% mortgage rate, youre probably pretty hesitant to let that go.

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Mortgages 265

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 14, 2025

Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home.

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Loans 237

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 12, 2025

Whether youre planning to move soon or not, its smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on.

Equity 275

Equity 275

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 9, 2025

An inspection is your chance to avoid costly headaches and get peace of mind. Connect with an agent to talk about other ways to make your offer stand out.

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Inspection Agents 262

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 8, 2025

From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering whats next and whether now is really the right time to move.

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Marketing Mortgages 274

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 6, 2025

With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual.

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Marketing 249

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 5, 2025

Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 2, 2025

Thanks to recent home price appreciation, homeowners have near record amounts of equity and you may too. On average, homeowners have $311K worth of equity.

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Equity 245

Keeping Current Matters

MAY 1, 2025

Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year.

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Marketing Mortgages 254

Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers.

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Marketing 251

Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 29, 2025

When it feels like the cost of just about everything is rising, its only natural to wonder what that means for the housing market.

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Marketing 224

Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 28, 2025

Its not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 25, 2025

If you put your home search on hold because you couldnt find anything you liked in your budget, its time to try again.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 24, 2025

At some point, youve probably heard the saying: Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.

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Equity 272