Housing Market

Buyers, Housing Market

Emergency Repairs: How Much Should Homeowners Save?

What if I told you that, over 30 years, the average homeowner will spend over $180,000 on repairs and maintenance? Sounds crazy, right? But when you break it down, it’s simple math: Homeowners spend an average of $6,087 per year on unexpected fixes for these emergency repairs, according to a recent survey conducted by Real […]
Housing Market

How Much Can Your Landlord Raise the Rent?

If you’re a renter, you’ve probably felt the sting of rent price increases at some point. According to Zillow, single-family home rents are now 20% higher on average than apartment rents—the widest gap ever recorded. While the market has its challenges, there’s good news: by understanding your rights and exploring your options, you can make […]
Housing Market, Sellers

Disaster Strikes: How to Handle Mortgages and Bills

With wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County, images of destruction are everywhere. Over 12,000 structures have been burned down, neighborhoods reduced to rubble and nearly 92,000 residents forced to evacuate. As Angelenos come together to rebuild their city—and their lives—people across the nation are asking the same questions: What happens to financial responsibilities, like mortgage […]
Housing Market, Sellers

How Home Equity Can Help Meet Your Financial Goals

If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve watched your home’s value rise over the past few years. Thanks to record-high equity levels, many homeowners are sitting on what feels like a financial jackpot. But with the housing market shifting and 2025 on the horizon, you might be wondering: Should I sell my home and cash […]

Buyers Emergency Repairs: How Much Should Homeowners Save? What if I told you that, over 30 years, the average homeowner will spend over $180,000 on repairs and maintenance? Sounds crazy, right? But when you break it down, it’s simple math: Homeowners spend an average of $6,087 per year on unexpected fixes for these emergency repairs, according to a recent survey conducted by Real […]

Housing Market How Much Can Your Landlord Raise the Rent? If you’re a renter, you’ve probably felt the sting of rent price increases at some point. According to Zillow, single-family home rents are now 20% higher on average than apartment rents—the widest gap ever recorded. While the market has its challenges, there’s good news: by understanding your rights and exploring your options, you can make […]

Housing Market Disaster Strikes: How to Handle Mortgages and Bills With wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County, images of destruction are everywhere. Over 12,000 structures have been burned down, neighborhoods reduced to rubble and nearly 92,000 residents forced to evacuate. As Angelenos come together to rebuild their city—and their lives—people across the nation are asking the same questions: What happens to financial responsibilities, like mortgage […]

Housing Market How Home Equity Can Help Meet Your Financial Goals If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve watched your home’s value rise over the past few years. Thanks to record-high equity levels, many homeowners are sitting on what feels like a financial jackpot. But with the housing market shifting and 2025 on the horizon, you might be wondering: Should I sell my home and cash […]

Housing Market How to Attract More Buyers for Your Home 2025 homebuyers have made one thing clear: they want move-in-ready properties. According to a recent Bright MLS survey, more than 56% of prospective buyers say that move-in-ready condition is their top priority. If selling is in your plan this year, here’s what you need to know about buyer priorities and how to prepare for […]

Buyers Why You Don’t Need to Wait for the ‘Perfect’ Mortgage Rate Since September, mortgage rates have been on a rollercoaster. They first dipped into the low 6% range only to climb past 7% by the end of October. Yikes. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. These rate fluctuations can make home buying feel like a guessing game. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait […]

Buyers Should You Wait for Spring? The Perks Off-Season Buying You might be thinking, Am I missing out on options if I don’t buy a home during the peak season? While it’s true that spring and summer typically bring an influx of listings, they also bring more competition. This can also lead to higher prices. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as home […]

Buyers Home Insurance on the Rise? Here’s How to Save on Rates in 2024 Now, more than ever, having the right home insurance is essential. But with rates on the rise, how do you ensure you’re getting the best coverage without breaking the bank? Let’s explore the ins and outs of home insurance and uncover some strategies to secure the best deal for your home in Northeast Arkansas. […]

Housing Market 8 Experts Predict Home Prices for 2025 Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz about what’s next for home prices, especially with 2024 shifting gears in some markets. Here in Jonesboro, we saw the number home sold increase by 3.6% and the median home prices increase by 2.6% during the first six months of 2024 in comparison to the first six months […]

Housing Market Real Estate vs. Stocks: The Ultimate Long-Term Investment Showdown When it comes to long-term investments, Americans have a clear favorite: real estate. According to a recent Gallup poll, 36% of Americans believe real estate is the best long-term investment, outpacing stocks (22%), gold (18%), savings accounts (13%), bonds (4%) and cryptocurrencies (3%). Why is that the case? Let’s dive into why so […]

Housing Market Era Over Era: The 2020s Home Price Surge Compared to Decades Past The 2020s housing market continues to defy expectations. National home price have surged over the past four years, surpassing growth experienced in entire previous decades. This rapid climb has many wondering – is this a sustainable trend, or are we due for a correction? Today, we are diving into the historical data and exploring […]

Housing Market Jonesboro Housing Market Continues to Grow Considering a move to Arkansas? The Jonesboro housing market continues to grow steadily year over year, with the city seeing an increase in demand for homes from both local buyers and out-of-state buyers. Our market has remained strong, with affordable interest rates and a growing economy making it an attractive destination. This is appealing for […]