Real Estate Term of the Week:

Pocket Listing: A new listing that a broker posts to his company site or markets to the company’s own clients...

Is Your Listing Pet Friendly?

One of the great benefits of owning a home is having the perfect space not only for you, but for...

Real Estate Term of the Week

Construction Loan: A loan borrowed to finance the construction of a home. Typically only interest is paid during the construction...

Why Aren’t Builders Building More in a Housing Shortage Era?

As buyers fiercely compete with other buyers among a smaller inventory of homes, you might wonder, why aren’t more new...

Real Estate Term of the Week

Safe Withdrawal Rate: A safe withdrawal rate is used for retirement planning and estimates the amount you can spend each...

Is Downsizing Right for Me When I Retire?

One of the many decisions to make when you retire is what lifestyle to choose. Factors such as having too...

Real Estate Term of the Week

Bumpable: When a home is listed as “bumpable,” the seller has already received an offer from a buyer. However, the...

How To Know You’ve Found the Right Home

Searching for a new home is often full of second-guessing and weighing all the pros and cons. After all, this...

Real Estate Term of the Week

Credit Utilization: The percentage of a consumer’s available credit that he or she has used. The credit utilization ratio is...

How Do I Improve My Credit Score to Qualify for a Home Loan?

Perhaps the most critical piece of buying a home is having your finances in order. Most people require a loan...

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