The Ugliest House on the Street Might Be the Smartest Purchase You Ever Make

Everybody wants the pretty house. The one with the new kitchen, trendy light fixtures, and perfectly staged furniture. But honestly? A lot of times, the best financial move is the house everyone else is scared to buy.One of the smartest ways to get into a neighborhood you thought you couldn’t afford

Your New Construction Home Is Not Perfect. Stop Acting Like It Is

Somewhere along the way, buyers started believing that “new construction” means flawless. It doesn’t.Just because nobody has lived in the house yet does not mean everything was done correctly. These homes are built fast, by dozens of subcontractors, on tight deadlines. Things get missed all the time

Real Estate is like Eggs (Stay with me....)

    If you’ve ever gone to the grocery store lately, you’ve probably had a moment in the egg aisle.One week they’re cheap.The next week they’ve doubled.Sometimes they’re gone altogether.Sound familiar?That’s real estate. 1. Supply and Demand Drives EverythingWhen eggs are in short supply, prices go

A Real Estate “Mad Libs” That Might Call You Out (In a Good Way)

  Let’s try something different. Before you read another word, fill this out: “I want to buy a home in _______  My budget is $_______  My biggest fear is _______  But I have to have _______.” Simple enough, right? Now here’s the interesting part… The way you filled in those blanks probably tells me