ALL SERVICE REAL ESTATE

05/31/2026

66% of Buyers Think They Need “Perfect” Credit to Buy a House… Here’s the Reality

05/30/2026

If You Think You Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home, You Might Be Ready to Buy Sooner Than You Think

05/30/2026

Hiring a home remodel contractor

Link: https://george-hockaday-bey.idxbroker.com/blog/hiring-a-home-remodel-contractor

05/29/2026

A lot of people have been waiting for rates to drop or prices to come down before making a move. But the reality is, sometimes life changes before the market does.
A growing family.
An empty nest.
A new job.
Retirement.
Needing to be closer to loved ones.

Those are the real reasons 1 in 5 buyers last year said they felt like they had to move, no matter the market. Because life doesn't wait for the timing to be perfect.

And if that’s where you are right now, you can still move. You may even have more options than you think. You just need someone who can help you find them.

05/28/2026

After a year or more of rates coming down, things have changed. And lately, mortgage rates have been climbing again. If that's made you wonder whether you should delay your move until they drop, you're not the only one. The honest truth is that rates probably won't come down much until inflation cools off and some of the global uncertainty settles.

And no one knows exactly when that'll be. But what most headlines won't tell you is that rates aren't the only thing that affects affordability. Sure, they’re a big factor, but not all of the affordability news is bad.

Wages, home prices, and inventory are all trending in a direction that could still help make your move possible. Because even though rates are higher, there are pockets of opportunity in any market, if you know where to look.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

05/27/2026

You’ve probably heard of the Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan. But do you know what it offers?

In a recent survey, 68% of Veterans didn’t know they may be able to buy a home with zero money down. 77% didn’t know PMI isn’t always required. Many also have no idea they may be able to count their Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) as income. Any of those VA loan benefits could make homeownership more achievable than you realize.

If you’ve served (or know someone who has), get in touch with a trusted lender for more information on VA home loan options and what you may qualify for.

05/27/2026

Real Estate Fact

05/27/2026

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.