Don’t Let Rising Inflation Delay Your Homeownership Plans [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | May 20, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Infographic

Some Highlights If recent headlines about rising inflation are making you wonder if it’s still a good time to buy, here’s what experts have to say. Housing is an asset that typically grows in value. Plus, your mortgage helps stabilize your monthly housing costs, and...

Should You Update Your House Before Selling? Ask a Real Estate Professional. [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | May 13, 2022 | Infographic, Seller, Selling Myths

Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your trusted real estate advisor to be your guide. In today’s sellers’ market, buyers have limited options and may be more willing to take on repairs themselves. If...

Give Your Curb Appeal a Boost Before You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Apr 29, 2022 | Infographic, Seller, Selling Myths

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house this season, focusing on a few quick and easy updates outside can help your home look its best. 78% of real estate agents polled say poor landscaping affects property values. As a seller, that means your yard...

Myths About Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Apr 22, 2022 | Buyer & Seller, Buying Myths, Infographic

Some Highlights If you’re planning to buy or sell a home today, it’s important to be aware of common misconceptions. Whether it’s timing your purchase as a buyer based on home prices and mortgage rates or knowing what to upgrade or repair before listing your house as...

Do You Know How Much Equity You Have in Your Home? [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Apr 8, 2022 | Housing Market Updates, Infographic, Seller

Some Highlights If you’re a homeowner, your net worth has gotten a big boost. That’s because recent home price appreciation has increased your equity. Your equity grows as you pay down your loan and as your home increases in value. Over the past year, the...

It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Apr 1, 2022 | Housing Market Updates, Infographic

Some Highlights Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen. Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. There’s a reason why 72% of people believe it’s a good time...