History of NAR Reports The National Association of REALTORS®, (NAR) was founded in Chicago in 1908. Over time, the organization has evolved, and now it’s primary objective it to advocate… Read More »Unpacking the NAR 2024 Report on Buyers and Sellers
Prosperity Home Mortgage (PHM) is Ready! The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced their proposed increases to Conventional Loan Limits. In response, Prosperity Home Mortgage (PHM) has… Read More »Prosperity Home Mortgage: New Conforming Loan Limits Announced
August 17, 2024 – NAR Mandates are in effect The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) settlement has taken effect throughout the country. As a result, major changes have taken place… Read More »The New Reality: Real Estate after August 17
Discover the truth behind five common real estate misconceptions Myth #1. Real Estate agent’s commissions are fixed. The Sherman Antitrust Act forbids any type of price-fixing in any industry. Therefore,… Read More »5 Real Estate Myths Busted: What You Need to Know
I am proud to hold the Accredited Buyer’s Representative Designation What is an ABR®? The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation establishes a foundation of training, skills, and resources to help… Read More »I am now a NAR Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)
Welcome Back! If you missed Part 1 of “Do I really need a buyer’s agent when purchasing a home?” you can find it HERE. To recap, the first three reasons… Read More »Do I really need a buyer’s agent when purchasing a home? PART 2
Buying a Home: Why you need a Buyer’s Agent Purchasing a home is a significant step, whether you’re a first-time buyer or have experience in buying and selling properties.… Read More »Do I really need a buyer’s agent when purchasing a home? PART 1
New Conforming Loan Limits for 2024 The new conforming loan limit set by the FHFA for 2024 is $766,550 (a hike of $40,350 compared to 2023’s baseline amount of $726,200).… Read More »New Conforming Loan Limits Announced for 2024
5 Tips to ease the trip when House Hunting with children When we were house hunting (which took over a year), we brought the kids on every house showing except… Read More »House Hunting: How To Find A Home (without Losing Your Mind) When You Have Kids
Buying a Home with your pets in mind Imagine this: You find a house online that looks adorable from the outside…you want to see more! All new appliances, new A/C… Read More »House Hunting: Does your dog need a bigger yard?