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3 Reasons Why the Fed Raising Interest Rates Is Good for Home Buyers

If you’re either in the process of buying a house or thinking of jumping into the market, you’re probably well aware that rates have jumped significantly in recent weeks. And…

Why do agents not have photos of the home?

One of the first things I do when I get to the office is open my laptop, log into the MLS (multiple listing service), and look through all the new…

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Barndominium?

As the concept of “home” expands in America to include structures built from shipping containers and 3D-printed homes, one of the most common requests here in the midwest are for what’s called a “Barndominium”. A…

Why Do We Even Need An Appraisal?

I’ve always thought it’s weird that we put so much emphasis on the home appraisal. I understand why we are forced to do them. Before a lender approves a new…

This Cracked Foundation is Killing the Sale of your Home

This last week, I had the opportunity to show three homes to one of our buyers. They were all in the same price range of $250,000 to $300,000 and within…

Why Institutional Investors Are Hurting First Time Home Buyers

Single-family rentals have long been a savvy investment choice for many. For years, small-scale investors have been buying these rentals and maintaining a diverse portfolio. However, in the past five…

How to Prevent and Fix Dog Spots in Your Yard

Before we explain exactly how to prevent and treat dog spots in the lawn, why do they happen in the first place? In basic terms, dog urine is actually a fantastic natural fertilizer for your lawn thanks to its high nitrogen content, however, too much of a good thing can cause damage.

McDonald’s is Hiring Robots

I’ve written several articles on customer service in the past because it’s a subject that seems to be completely ignored in today’s business world, but something happened this week that…

The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the U.S. Housing Market

You can’t turn on the news without seeing more live reports from the Russia-Ukraine war, but lately, I’ve had a few of my clients asking how this war might impact…

Two Winning Strategies to Use in a Challenging Real Estate Market

If you’re in the market for a new home, you’ve probably heard that it’s a challenging time to buy. Inventory is low and competition is high. In this blog post,…