Posted on Mar 03, 2021
Zillow recently announced that it will make cash offers for homes based on its Zillow Zestimates, and people are talking. Just how accurate is the Zestimate - and is it a good idea to sell with Zillow? Here's what you need to know. The Zillow Zestimate So what, exactly, is the Zillow Zestimate? Th...
Posted on Mar 01, 2021
Getting the home inspection report back and realizing the home you’ve fallen in love with has foundation issues can be a gutting experience. However, homes with foundational issues do exist - about 25% of all homes will experience some structural distress, with 5% experiencing major structural distr...
Posted on Feb 24, 2021
According to Patch.com, Washington, DC is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country. DC is a popular place to own a dog partially thanks to its walkability and accessibility to four-legged friends. There are also a ton of dog parks, ensuring that opportunities to let your pup off the leash ...
Posted on Feb 17, 2021
Philadelphia has long been called the city of Brotherly Love, and it's easy to see why thousands of people are moving here every year. It's the sixth largest city (by population) in the U.S., yet a strong sense of community and neighborhood pride keeps Philadelphia feeling like a much more intimate ...
Posted on Feb 15, 2021
The “silver tsunami” is officially here - the baby boomers have entered retirement, and they’re exploring what lifestyle and financial changes are necessary to continue living comfortably. Housing is a big part of aging considerations. Not only are baby boomers figuring out whether they can (or wan...
Posted on Feb 12, 2021
Not every city is a great match for home flippers. Cities where the average home price is high above the national average creates a barrier to entry for beginners - and cities with a shrinking population, or a chilly real estate market, can make it difficult for flippers to maintain a quick timeline...
Posted on Feb 10, 2021
The great Recession in 2007, and subsequent housing crash, left people understandably leery of property investment. However, home prices have been increasing steadily since then, and many are now wondering: should I be investing in real estate? Investment properties can be a sound strategy for wealt...
Posted on Feb 08, 2021
Considering that over 90% of pet owners consider their pet part of their family, it’s no surprise that people keep their dog's needs prioritized when looking for new homes. According to Patch.com, Baltimore doesn’t rank too highly on the list of dog-friendly cities in the US - which means it’s espe...
Posted on Feb 05, 2021
About 38% of homebuyers are now millennials, making them the largest group of homebuyers. As more millennials opt to leave the rental market and own their own home, an interesting trend emerges. Unlike their parents and grandparents, millennials are the least likely generation to get married. Not o...