Patrica Tabachuk Real Estate Blog Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think 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 […]
Buying A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. That’s why many people are […]
Buying The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think) The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think) Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.” “I need a small fortune just to get started.” “I guess I’ll just rent forever.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And […]
Patrica Tabachuk Real Estate Blog The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If […]
Buying What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home? What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home? According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that […]
Patrica Tabachuk Real Estate Blog Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still hold the power. It’s a tale of two markets. […]
Patrica Tabachuk Real Estate Blog Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025 Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025 If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts could mean for you. Will Home […]
Patrica Tabachuk Real Estate Blog The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the market tells a very different story than what you might be led to believe. So, before you […]
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Patrica Tabachuk Real Estate Blog Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money. Fortunately, they’re easy to avoid, as long as you know what to watch for. Let’s break down the biggest seller slip-ups, and how an agent […]
Buying Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new construction, it could be your best opportunity in today’s market. Here’s why. There are […]
Buying Builders Are Cutting Prices Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new construction, it could be your best opportunity in today’s market. Here’s why. There are […]
Buying Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices and higher mortgage rates, many have felt stuck between a rock and a hard place. But, something pretty encouraging is happening. While affordability is still tight, mortgage […]
Buying The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier. Because while this process might be brand new to you, it’s not new to your agent. They’ve helped plenty of first-time buyers through it. They know […]
Buying The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. And spoiler alert – it’s not a […]
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Buying What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong. Lenders are making it slightly easier for well-qualified buyers […]
Buying Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again. Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again. If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell? Here’s the thing. Sure, the pace of the market has cooled compared to the frenzy we saw just a few […]
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Buying Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to share with parents, adult children, or extended family. That’s the highest share ever recorded by NAR (see graph below): And what’s behind the increase? Affordability. […]
Buying Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that. Here’s the thing. That’s not the challenge so many […]