• What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market,Bernice Devries

    What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

    There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt? The short answer? No. The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and sold, contracts are still being

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  • Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates,Bernice Devrirs

    Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates

    Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number According to the National Association of

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  • Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now,Bernice Devries

    Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now

    You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start prepping now. As Realtor.com says: “If you’re aiming t

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