Mortgage rates are on the rise for the first time in years, with 15-year rates expected to rise from 3.9 percent last year to 4.4...
Have you heard of realtors offering to buy your home if they don’t sell it within a certain length of time? While guaranteed sale programs...
If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know that buyers are often willing to pay more for green homes. Here are four eco-friendly...
Conventional wisdom tells us to list our homes for sale during the spring and that nobody is buying in the dead of winter — especially...
If you’re entering the housing market in the fall, don’t worry about it being too late to make a sale. In fact, here are four...
Watch this video for a quick summary of Warren County real estate for October 2019. Charts demonstrate the changes in the market, so be sure to...
In the hustle and bustle of today’s real estate market, sellers are often absent during showings, and buyers are increasingly talkative when visiting their homes....
Any move can be challenging, but downsizing in particular can be tricky. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the process. 1. Choosing a new...
Most realtors act with integrity and are honest and upright. However, here are four things they might not tell you. 1. Commissions are negotiable Commissions...
Some realtors want you to sign on as their client while others prefer that you be their customer. You may think that the terms are...
We have been talking about the low interest rates lately. Looks like they continue to inspire a lot of buyer activity! In other news, be sure...
Real Estate Market & Economic Summit with: Dr. Lisa Sturtevant – Virginia Realtors, Chief Economist Patrick Barker – Frederick County Economic Development Authority Executive Director Shawn...
Huge shift in NEW PENDING sales in 2019. Could it be low interest rates? Watch this video for a quick summary of Warren County real estate...
Every year, NextHome hosts a Franchise Owner Summit that brings together franchise owners and brokers from across the country with corporate and industry leaders. The event...
Before you start shopping for a new home, it’s a good idea to consider what neighborhood you want to live in. Here are five questions to...
Welcome back to school, Warren County! Watch this video for a quick summary of Warren County real estate for July 2019. Charts demonstrate the changes in...
Fixed or variable rate? It’s a question every homebuyer is faced with when obtaining a mortgage. If you’re unsure about which option is best for you,...
A right of first refusal (ROFR) in a real estate contract is a clause that gives an individual first dibs on buying a particular property. If...
Junk fees are extra charges a mortgage lender tacks on when you close on a home. Paying some closing costs when finalizing a mortgage is expected....
Ray Bramble, President of AireServ, was in our studios recently and spoke with our publisher, Mike McCool, about high utility bills and what we can do...
Love it or hate it, the fact is, we spend a lot of time at the kitchen sink. Plus it’s a feature of the room that...
Buying a home involves a lot of paperwork, and some of it needs to be safely stored. Here are six documents to keep after closing on...
Most real estate contracts stipulate that sellers need to leave their home in “broom clean condition.” This quaint turn of phrase means more or less what...
As a parent, you would do anything for your child. But co-signing a mortgage is a major business decision, not just a family plan. I recommend...
Watch this video for a quick summary of Warren County real estate for June 2019. Charts demonstrate the changes in the market, so be sure to...
Do you have your sights set on a particular home but aren’t the only one? If so, you may find yourself in a bidding war. Here...
Your real estate agent is a key collaborator in finding a home. However, a good collaboration presupposes a good relationship. This is why maintaining correct etiquette...
Good news for buyers who have been watching and waiting: the market is showing signs of increased supply and a potential cooling of prices. In other...
These days, many people rent out their homes through companies like Airbnb and VRBO. While this can be a good way to make some extra money,...
You might have heard the term “cap rate” among those who invest or aspire to invest in real estate. Short for “capitalization rate,” the concept is...