Uncategorized Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home? Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home? You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter. While a lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to buy a house, new data shows January may actually be the best time of year for budget-conscious buyers.  Kind of surprising, right? Here’s […]
Uncategorized This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven’t gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need. More brand-new options are on the market right now, and builders are rolling out incentives that make […]
Uncategorized Why So Many People Are Thankful They Bought a Home This Year Why So Many People Are Thankful They Bought a Home This Year Homebuyers are weighing their options right now, and they certainly have a lot on their minds. With everything going on in the job market, the economy, and more – there’s a lot to think about these days. And maybe that’s making you wonder […]
Uncategorized The Top 2 Things Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling Here’s something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today’s market aren’t the ones waiting it out or stepping back. They’re the ones who adapt from the start. A number of homeowners this year didn’t get the outcome they wanted. But it’s not because something’s wrong with the market. It’s […]
Uncategorized What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt? The short answer? No. The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and […]
Uncategorized Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what’s happening in your state? These 3 maps show how the split is playing out […]
Uncategorized Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth? For Sellers, Equity, Selling Tips Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth? Want to know something important you probably don’t have a professional check for you nearly as often as you should? Spoiler alert: it’s the value of your home. Because here’s the reality. Your house is likely the biggest financial asset you have. […]
Uncategorized Mastering Your Minutes, Mastering Your Momentum In real estate, it’s easy to feel like time is always slipping away. Between clients, calls, contracts, and closings, the hours can blur together until you’re left wondering where the day went. But here’s the thing: beating yourself up over “lost time” doesn’t serve you. We’ve all had days (sometimes longer than that) that got away […]
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Uncategorized What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let’s clear up the confusion. The Fed Doesn’t Directly Set Mortgage Rates Right now, all eyes are on the Fed. […]
Uncategorized History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38% since the start of this year and 48% since […]
Uncategorized Patience Won’t Sell Your House. Pricing Will. Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding things up. And here’s why. Let’s be real. Homes are taking a week longer to sell than they did a year ago. According to Realtor.com: “Homes are also taking longer to sell. The typical home spent […]
Uncategorized Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way. On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to the lowest level since October 2024. It was the biggest one-day decline […]
Uncategorized 7 Strategies for Real Estate Agents to Master Adaptability 7 Strategies for Real Estate Agents to Master Adaptability Change seems to come at us from every direction with no sign of slowing, and learning to be adaptable is the best way through it.    Being a real estate agent is a demanding and challenging job. Not only do you have to keep up with […]
Uncategorized 7 Strategies to Stop Buyer’s Agent Burnout Before It Starts 7 Strategies to Stop Buyer’s Agent Burnout Before It Starts Beat burnout before it beats you – 7 smart strategies to protect your energy, serve buyers better, and stay passionate about real estate.  Working as a buyer’s agent can feel like you’re sprinting a marathon that never ends. We know how it goes: You’re fielding […]
Uncategorized What Smart Agents Are Doing Between Closings (That Most Ignore) You don’t need more closings to grow your income. In fact, some of the smartest agents in our community are using their existing database to create new income streams—without adding hours to their week or changing brokerages. In one of our recent Icon Coaching webinars, we introduced a powerful idea: What if you could serve your […]
Uncategorized What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary. But here’s what you need […]
Uncategorized History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38% since the start of this year and 48% since the same time last June. For every […]
Uncategorized What’s Included In The Sale Of A House? What’s Included In The Sale Of A House? August 5, 2025  Republic Title with no comment Resources Contracts commonly used in Texas home sales state that the house, fixtures, improvements, and accessories are part of the sale. Here are examples of what stays and goes. WHAT STAYS WITH THE PROPERTY: television wall mounts • chandeliers […]
Uncategorized Pricing your home correctly Pricing your home correctly is crucial when you’re ready to sell, but it’s not always easy to determine the right asking price. While you want to maximize your return, overpricing can lead to a stagnant listing and potentially less money in your pocket. As a homeowner, it’s important to recognize the signs that your property […]