Tag: home buying

  • Is a Bidding War Your Next Battle? Tips to Cope and Possibly Avoid Them.

    In the current real estate landscape, you might be thinking that the surge in interest rates would quell the constant bidding wars. However, contrary to these hopes, bidding wars are far from extinct. They’re so prevalent that they might even seem like the new normal. Are we doomed to compete endlessly for our dream homes?…

  • The Sweet Rewards of Hard Work: What It Actually Feels Like to Hand Over Keys

    A look at the Columbia Metropolitan Area and what it feels like to hand over keys to someone’s new home. There’s a specific moment at every closing that I still don’t take for granted: handing over the keys. It sounds simple. It’s not. By the time we get there, you’ve made a major financial decision,…

  • Lessons from the Trenches: A Journey of Discovery and Success

    One thing I wish I knew earlier is that being a real estate agent costs money to get started. If you’ve ever thought about getting your real estate license — or if you’re early in your career — here’s something I wish someone had told me upfront: getting started costs money before you make any.…