House hacking is not at all a new concept but it’s got a new, trendy name these days. It’s basically becoming a landlord in your own home and/or having roommates that essentially cover all of your expenses for you so you live almost free.  The rent you charge each tenant is what you deem is…

Here’s the truth: You SHOULD buy. The right time to buy is when the time is right for you financially and when you are sick of paying record high rents. Lower prices do NOT mean lower mortgage payments so timing prices is a waste of time. It’s not at all saving you money. 2. You…

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BUY A HOME RIGHT NOW? Thanks to rising interest rates, it costs a lot to purchase a home now. It was actually cheaper last year because interest rates determine your monthly payment and affordability, not purchase price. A half million dollar home is now over $4,000 per month when…

Selling a home in the pandemic driven market was almost too easy; but in this post pandemic market, it’s too easy to become discouraged. It’s normal now to sit on the market for two months and reduce the price. It’s normal to get few showings, offers below ask with incentives, and it’s common for this…

When putting your home up for sale, there are many things to keep in mind besides just showings and a well written MLS listing. Some properties have special attributes like neighborhoods and locations. Proximity matters to buyers and if you are close to schools, shopping, main shopping areas with grocery stores and common places people…