The Benefits of Downsizing After Retirement
If it’s too big, too costly, or just […]
Real Estate Tops List for Long-Term Investments
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting. Here’s some information that could help put your mind at ease by showing that investing in a […]
Questioning Whether to Sell Your Home This Summer?
There’s no denying mortgage rates are having a big impact on today’s housing market. And that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house and make a move. Here are some of the top questions you may be asking – and the data […]
Fire Prevention at Home
The devastating Lahaina wildfires of 2023 are still singed in our minds. But Hawaii is not the only area suffering from increased fire activity. Last year, over 56,000 wildfires burned 2.6 million acres, destroying over 4,300 home and commercial structures across the United States. According […]
How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale
When your home is worth far more than what you paid for it, you might expect to make a tidy profit when selling. However, you may end up paying capital gains tax too. Depending on how long you have owned your […]
Will It Be Easier to Buy a Home This Year?
One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to change.
The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show there are more homes on the market […]
Why Single Women are Buying More Homes Than Men
Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline
When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how do those two things impact you and your homebuying plans? Here’s what you need to know.
The Federal Funds Rate Hikes Have Stalled
One […]
The Top 3 Housing Market Questions You May Be Wondering About
When it comes to what’s happening in the housing market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both […]
Let’s Talk Turkey Safety (and other harm-free holiday tips)
Thanksgiving brings extra warmth and aloha, whether joining a gathering of friends and family for a festive meal, or making a feast at home. While the holiday spirit prevails, it’s essential to be mindful of potential accidents and injuries. To help you navigate a safe celebration, […]