by Tito | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog, Buying
Is It Expensive to Live in Johnson City? A Data-Driven Look at Affordability Thinking of moving to Johnson City but worried about costs? Here’s what you need to know! Introduction: Is Johnson City Budget-Friendly? When clients ask me, “Is it expensive to live in...
by Tito | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog, Selling
Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide Does your current home no longer serve your needs? If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider—including...
by admin1 | Jun 30, 2024 | Blog, Buying
Moving From Illinois to Tennessee: A Complete Guide Moving from Illinois to Tennessee is a significant decision that encompasses various aspects, including financial, logistical, and emotional considerations. This guide aims to provide you with a comprehensive...
by Tito | Mar 12, 2023 | Blog, Selling
Is Now a Good Time to Sell My House? 7 Key Home Selling Tips Amid Market Uncertainty Sellers if you’re pondering, “Should I sell my house now?” amidst market uncertainties, you’re not alone. This common query reflects the complexity of home...
by Tito | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog, Selling
My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What? When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners...
by Tito | Feb 3, 2023 | Blog, Buying, Investing, Selling
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of us have adapted our dwellings in new ways, from creating functional home offices...
by Tito | Jan 2, 2023 | Blog, Buying, Investing, Selling
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to...
by Tito | Nov 30, 2022 | Blog, Buying, Investing, Selling
You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings. For example,...
by Tito | Nov 3, 2022 | Blog, Selling
7 Awesome Tips to Sell your home for a higher sales price Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market...
by Tito | Oct 2, 2022 | Blog, Buying
Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring...
by Tito | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog, Buying, Investing
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.1 This climate has been unsettling for some...
by Tito | Aug 5, 2022 | Blog, Buying, Selling
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. ...
by Tito | Jul 2, 2022 | Blog, Selling
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost...
by Tito | Jun 2, 2022 | Blog, Buying, Investing, Selling
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply...
by Tito | May 1, 2022 | Blog, Buying, Investing
Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage—which has only...
by Tito | Apr 4, 2022 | Blog, Selling
We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as...
by Tito | Mar 1, 2022 | Blog, Buying, Investing
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of...
by Tito | Jan 29, 2022 | Blog, Buying, Investing, Selling
There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that...
by Tito | Jan 2, 2022 | Blog, Buying, Investing, Selling
Last year was one for the real estate history books, far from normal. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August 2021.1 However, there were signs in the fourth quarter that...
by Tito | Dec 5, 2021 | Blog, Buying, Selling
Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded last-minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful, even when it comes to people you’ve known for years. But have...
