If you’re considering selling your house on your own as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO), you want to think about if it’s really worth the extra stress. Going this route means shouldering a lot of responsibilities by yourself – and, if you’re not an expert, that opens the door for mistakes to happen and can quickly […]

There’s no denying mortgage rates are having a big impact on today’s housing market. And that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house and make a move. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them. 1. Should I Wait To […]

Thinking about selling your house this year? As you decide, consider what’s pushing you to think about moving. A recent survey from Realtor.com looked into why people want to sell their homes this year. Here are the top two reasons (see graphic below): Let’s look closer and see if they’re also motivating you to make a change. 1. […]

The number of homes for sale plays a big role in today’s housing market. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, today’s limited supply is one of the biggest advantages you have right now. That’s because your house stands out more when the inventory is low, especially if priced right. But […]

If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may wonder whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question. The housing market has a longstanding relationship between mortgage rates and buyer demand. Typically, the higher the rates are, […]

Thinking about selling your house and wondering if now’s a good time to do it? Here’s what you need to know. Even though the number of homes for sale in Chicago, IL has been growing this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market for all the buyers who want to buy. So, what does that mean for […]

If you’re looking at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to do that is by downsizing to a smaller home. When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent purchases, like groceries and other goods. But […]

If you’re gearing up to sell your house this spring, one of your early conversations with your agent will be about how much access you want to give buyers. You may not realize just how important it is to make your house easy to tour. Spring is the peak homebuying season, so opening your house […]

If you’re considering selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, ensuring your house shines bright among the competition will be essential. Here are some valuable tips you can use to get your house market-ready. Declutter and Organize First impressions […]

Have you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn’t as frenzied as during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses sold quicker than ever, they’re still selling faster than normal. The graph below uses data from Realtor.com to tell the story of median days on the market for every January from […]

As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t need to wait until spring to sell. Here’s why. 1. Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage Rates Last October, the 30-year […]