by Karen Kirby | Nov 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
When you’re planning a move, every monthly cost counts. That’s why it can be frustrating to see home insurance keep creeping up. According to Intercontinental Exchange, it now makes up 9.6% of the average monthly mortgage payment. But the latest numbers show some...
by Karen Kirby | Oct 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick, what credit score do you need to buy a home? If a number pops into your head, there’s a pretty good chance it’s wrong. And the right answer is getting harder to pin down, because the way credit scores are determined and delivered is changing –...
by Karen Kirby | Oct 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of getting an offer on your house. You’re one step closer to moving on to what’s next. But what happens if that buyer backs out or ghosts you before closing?If you’ve been seeing headlines about more...
by Karen Kirby | Oct 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT, says there isn’t just 1 housing market right now. There are really 4: cash buyers, buyers who need a mortgage, homeowners with low mortgage rates, and builders. Today, let’s zoom in on the 1st group – cash buyers.According to the National...
by Karen Kirby | Oct 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Here’s something most homebuyers don’t think about. When the housing market slows down, homeowners and builders don’t always respond the same way.Think about it. If you’re selling your house and aren’t getting the offers you want, you...
