• The Big Difference Between a Homeowner’s and a Renter’s Net Worth,Kealan O'Neil

    The Big Difference Between a Homeowner’s and a Renter’s Net Worth

    The Big Difference Between a Homeowner’s and a Renter’s Net Worth Owning a home is one of the most effective ways to grow wealth in the U.S., and the reason is clear. As you reduce your mortgage balance and property values increase, you build equity—which adds to your overall net worth. That’s why

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  • The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell,Kealan O'Neil

    The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell

    The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell With more options available to buyers today, it's important to be more deliberate about how your home appears when it hits the market. Home staging can be an effective way to make a strong impression. What Is Home Staging? It’s not about creating a picture-p

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  • Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?,Kealan O'Neil

    Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

    Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back? Many buyers are hitting pause on their home search right now, hoping mortgage rates will drop—maybe even return to the record-low 3% seen a few years back. But here’s the reality: those ultra-low rates were temporary and tied to a very unique

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  • Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment,Kealan O'Neil

    Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment

    Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment Lately, it seems like every news story about housing brings more uncertainty. Are prices rising or falling? Is a crash coming? Will interest rates drop? With all the noise, it’s natural to question whether buying a home now is a smart mo

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