Author Archives: Ron Erickson

You’re scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app. Powered by WPeMatico

A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on. Powered by WPeMatico

Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window. Powered by WPeMatico

When’s the last time someone told you what your house is worth? Not what some online valuation tool guessed. Not what your neighbor’s house sold for. What yours is actually worth right now. Powered by WPeMatico

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move. Powered by WPeMatico

That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you’ve been using for storage. To you, it’s extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it’s the reason Continue reading The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For→

Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they’ll still get top dollar. Powered by WPeMatico

If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. Powered by WPeMatico

If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment. Powered by WPeMatico

Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven’t changed much. That may sound frustrating. But it’s a real possibility. Powered by WPeMatico