A large percentage of the workforce now is working from home. A devoted area that is free from personal distractions such as family and pets is necessary to concentrate on work tasks. If you want to create space in your home for an office but can’t afford an elaborate renovation, think about converting a spareContinue reading “Tips for Creating a Home Office”
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Is Solar a Real Estate Upsale? with Mike Finney
In this episode, I’m back with Mike Finney of Neighborhood Solar to mesh out the pros & cons of residential solar energy. Is solar an advantage? Or is it a hindrance to the sale of your home? This conversation will open your eyes and give you a better idea of whether or not solar isContinue reading “Is Solar a Real Estate Upsale? with Mike Finney”
What Makes a House a Home?
There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too. Home means something different to all of us. Whether it’s sharing memories with loved ones at theContinue reading “What Makes a House a Home?”
Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains over the Past 12 Months
If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rapidly rising home prices. Here’s how it happened and what it means for you, even as the market moderates. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Because there wasContinue reading “Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains over the Past 12 Months”
Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers
Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one of the steps you should take early on is making sure you’re financially ready for your purchase. Here are just a few of the financial fundamentals you’ll need to focus on as you set out to buy a home. Build Your Credit Your credit is oneContinue reading “Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers”
12 Tips to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Now that the winter months are upon us, do you once again dread another season of sky-high heating and electric bills? Although you may blame this on inflation and other factors that are out of your control, as a homeowner, you have control over how efficiently your home uses energy. To use power more efficientlyContinue reading “12 Tips to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient”
What Makes a House a Home?
There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too. Home means something different to all of us. Whether it’s sharing memories with loved ones at theContinue reading “What Makes a House a Home?”
Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?
Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains it wellContinue reading “Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?”
Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities.
At first glance, the increase in housing supply compared to last year may not sound like good news for prospective sellers, but it actually gives you two key opportunities in today’s housing market. An article from Calculated Risk helps put the inventory gains the market has seen in 2022 into perspective by comparing it to recent years (see graph below). ItContinue reading “Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities.”
Take the First Step with Latorie Lloyd
Season 2, Episode 6 – Crushing it with Your Tribe Podcast In this episode, I speak with my ABWA sister Latorie Lloyd about how she took her dream and built it into child development learning centers. Latorie is from South Carolina and is the owner and CEO of Aspire Early Learning Academy, LLC. She also extends herContinue reading “Take the First Step with Latorie Lloyd”