Four Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for You

You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Before we break it down, here’s a quick way to get a sense of what your home might be worth today:   Because your equity isn’t just a number, it’s a powerful asset that can help you take your next big

Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now

For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data shows as many as 15% of those older Americans are planning

Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell

Thinking about selling your home? While you may be tempted to wait for the “perfect” time, that can actually mean missing the best opportunities in today’s market. Buyers have more options than they did a few years ago. So, it's worth it to tackle repairs now and make sure your house is set up to st

The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent

Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market. According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), those sellers agree pricing their home effectively was the hardest pa