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    Essential Information Homeowners Need to Understand About Their Equity

    By Gregory Straus | August 6, 2024

    What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity Curious about selling your home? Understanding how much equity you have is the first step to unlocking what you can afford when you move. And since home prices rose so much over the past few years, most people have much more equity than they may realize. Here’s a deeper look at what... Read More

    Real Estate Trends: Looking Ahead

    By Gregory Straus | July 29, 2024

    Are Home Prices Going To Come Down? Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening. Some say home prices are heading for a correction, but what do the facts say? Well, it helps to start by looking at what a correction means. Here’s what... Read More

    Exploring Expanded Homebuyer Horizons in the Upcoming Year

    By Gregory Straus | July 24, 2024

    Unlocking Homebuyer Opportunities in 2024 There’s no arguing this past year has been difficult for homebuyers. And if you’re someone who has started the process of searching for a home, maybe you put your search on hold because the challenges in today’s market felt like too much to tackle. You’re not alone in that. A Bright MLS study found some of... Read More

    The Importance of Hiring a Real Estate Salesperson

    By Gregory Straus | July 15, 2024

    Why Working with a Real Estate Professional Is Crucial Right Now Navigating the housing market can be tricky, especially these days. That’s why having an experienced guide when buying or selling a home is so important. The market isn’t exactly straightforward right now, and working with a real estate expert can offer insights and advice that make all the... Read More

    Why Invest in Real Estate?

    By Gregory Straus | July 8, 2024

    Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you’re building equity much faster than you might think. Here’s how it works. Equity is the current value of your home minus what... Read More

    Benefits of City Condo Living

    By Gregory Straus | June 24, 2024

    The Benefits of City Condo Living: Why Urban Life in a Condo is a Smart Choice Urban living has always had a unique appeal. The energy, convenience, and endless opportunities are just a few reasons many people are drawn to city life. Among the various housing options available, condominium living is a popular choice for... Read More

    Inheriting the Family House?

    By Gregory Straus | June 20, 2024

    75% of parents plan to leave their house to their kids … but do they even want it? Leaving a home as an inheritance to children has long been a popular method of transferring wealth, as noted by financial advisors and estate planners. While there is no recent national data on home inheritances, a survey... Read More

    An explanation of the different types of real estate licenses.

    By Gregory Straus | June 6, 2024

    Let’s Dive In! In the realm of real estate, there are different levels of licensure that professionals can attain. Let’s delve into the distinctions between a licensed real estate salesperson, a licensed real estate associate broker, and a licensed real estate broker. A licensed real estate salesperson is an individual who has completed the necessary... Read More

    Connecting the Dots Toward Homeownership

    By Gregory Straus | May 13, 2024

    Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains at the heart of the American Dream. Unlike renting, owning a home means more than just having a place to live – it offers a sense of belonging, stability, and freedom. According to Nicole Bachaud,... Read More

    Why Moving Might Be the Perfect Next Step After Retirement

    By Gregory Straus | May 6, 2024

    Retiring Soon? Why Moving Might Be the Perfect Next Step If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, it’s a good time to consider if your current house is still a good fit for the next chapter in your life. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move... Read More