• Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates,Frank Ortiz

    Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates

    Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number According to the National Association of

    View more

  • Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All,Frank Ortiz

    Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All

    A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For sellers, that means one thing: Your h

    View more

  • Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think,Frank Ortiz

    Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

    Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market to compete with righ

    View more