Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Last week, the rate was announced as 3.01%. It was the first time in three months that the mortgage rate surpassed 3%. In a press releas

Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately can bring in the greatest return on your investment.Here are four simple tips to make s

 Some HighlightsWhen deciding whether you should rent or buy, make sure you’re considering these factors.Buying a home means consistent monthly payments. Homeownership also helps to build your wealth. And owning a home gives you greater flexibility than renting.If you’re ready to take advantage of t

Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term stability, buying a home is one of the best ways to incr

by Tami Bonnell, Co-Chair, EXIT Realty Corp. International In the pre-pandemic world when I would step out on stage to talk about leading with love, I’d notice some initial discomfort in the audience.  They shifted in their seats or broke eye contact with me until I explained what I meant.  Now with

If you’re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a sellers’ market like today’s, it can be tempting to list your house on your own – known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). But the truth is, a real estate professional can save you time

By Melanie Robitaille, Sr. Staff Writer and Graphic Designer Whether you’re an agent, or client looking to buy real estate, it’s as much about finding a community as it is about finding a property. A neighborhood flavors the surrounding area where you live, so unless you plan on staying inside indef

Natalie Olmsted has been with EXIT Realty Mountain View from the inception of our brokerage in 2019 and is an invaluable asset to our leadership team. Natalie has a niche as a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) at EXIT Realty Mountain View and is experienced in assisting families with

Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you.While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year, many of the headlines are focused on the perks for sellers. But what about buyers today? As a buyer, you’re likely braving bidding wars and weighing low mortgage rate

Top-producing Canadian EXIT Realty Broker/Owners gathered recently in Mississauga, Ontario, for an intensive one-day mastermind retreat. Joyce Paron, CEO of EXIT Realty Corp. International’s Canadian Division, led the discussion on what works and doesn’t in brokerage leadership. “These seasoned prof

Howard Kronthal, Broker Owner of two EXIT Success Realty offices in West Virginia, partnered with Integrity Mortgage, the Byron Reed Team to host a free, ‘Cars Under the Stars’ movie night in the parking lot of the EXIT Success Martinsburg office. It was a free community event hosted to raise funds

By Melanie Robitaille, Sr. Staff Writer and Graphic Designer A career in real estate means conducting business in many different places, but nothing could prepare EXIT Realty of Lubbock Sales Representative, Kristal Saenz, to work from a hospital bed. If that wasn’t indication enough of how tenaciou

In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer and still get the home. From there, the buyer and seller typi

By Lisa O’Connell, Sales Representative, EXIT Landmark Realty, VA As a REALTOR®, we work by commission. That means we don’t get paid until a house sells or a buyer buys and closes. All the time we spend home searching, driving around, submitting offers, marketing, advertising, and so much more, is d

Some HighlightsDue 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. That might be why 73% of people believe it’s a good time to sell.Sellers, don’t miss out on t

  National Public Lands Day is Saturday September 25th and that means the USDA Forest Service is waiving fees for the day in parks and recreation sites.       For Coloradans that means it will be free to get into the National Parks that charge fees like Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde Natio

“Last year alone more than 900 children in Stanislaus County were caught up in the court because they were unable to live safely at home. It tears me apart watching some of these kids and what they don’t have,“ explained Kris Klair, Broker Owner of EXIT Realty Consultants with seven locations in Cal

If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home.To determine if you should buy now or wait, you need to ask yourself two sim

By Maegan Carrasquillo, Staff Writer This week marks International Week of Happiness at Work and it got us thinking, why haven’t we heard of this quasi holiday before?   The concept was started by two Dutch women, Fennande van der Meulen and Maartje Wolff, co-founders of Happy Office, a company that

There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half of those surveyed, the ability to afford a down payment is th