Tim Thompson REALTOR

09/04/2026

How to Compare Mortgage Options Like a Pro
Shopping for a mortgage can be difficult, since lenders present the numbers in so many different ways, and it's easy to focus on whichever number stands out first. Knowing what to actually compare is what helps you save money.
Know That the Interest Rate Isn't the Whole Story
The interest rate quoted...

Shopping for a mortgage means comparing more than the interest rate. Here's what buyers should check before picking the right lender and loan for their needs.

09/02/2026

How Often Do Contingent Offers Fall Through?

https://www.redfin.com/blog/how-often-do-contingent-offers-fall-through/

08/31/2026

What to Repair Before Listing Your House
Making a home ready to be listed for sale isn't always a matter of large-scale improvements. It is, more often than not, a matter of a few key repairs that will make all the difference, while a handful of less important fixes will wait. Here's how to determine which is which.
Begin With What Turns Off...

Before listing, a few repairs can help you attract more buyers, get them to pay your asking price, and save you the headache of last-minute negotiations.

08/31/2026

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/07/09/what-to-expect-from-the-housing-market-in-the-second-half-of-2026/

08/28/2026

7 Reasons to Use Real Estate Drone Photography for Your Listing

https://www.redfin.com/blog/reasons-to-use-real-estate-drone-photography/

08/26/2026

14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment

https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2026/07/16/14-years-running-why-real-estate-is-still-americas-favorite-investment/

08/24/2026

6 Reasons Why Buyers Walk Away After Touring a Home

https://www.redfin.com/blog/when-buyers-walk-away-after-touring/

08/21/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 140 W Calhoun ST , Salem.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 140 W Calhoun St , Salem, VA 24153, 2110 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, asking price of $399,950, MLS ID 930633

08/21/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 132 W Calhoun ST , Salem.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 132 W Calhoun St , Salem, VA 24153, 2110 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, asking price of $399,950, MLS ID 930635

08/21/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 138 W Calhoun ST , Salem.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 138 W Calhoun St , Salem, VA 24153, 2110 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, asking price of $399,950, MLS ID 930632