You May Be Able to Remove PMI Sooner Than You Think If you paid less than 20% down when you purchased your last home, you’re probably paying a PMI premium. With the strong increase in home values since 2019, there’s a good chance that you can remove PMI since it may not be necessary any […]
Agents, Are You Using AI to Price Your Listings?
June 3, 2026 By 6 Comments
Don’t Let AI Kill Your Next Deal You knew it was going to happen. Everybody is using AI to answer questions, help them write better, and create ultra-realistic photos and videos. It was just a matter of time before someone asked AI what their home is worth or how much a home should be listed […]
What Is a Pre-Listing Appraisal — And Should You Get One Before You Sell?
April 18, 2026 By 8 Comments
Over the years, I’ve been asked a lot of questions about the appraisal process, but one that seems to come up more often is whether it makes sense to get an appraisal before putting a home on the market. It’s a reasonable question, and the answer is not always a simple yes or no. It […]
Pricing a Home for Sale in Today’s Market
March 24, 2026 By 6 Comments
Why Pricing a Home Has Become More Challenging Over the past 12 months or so, we have seen a gradual reduction in mortgage rates. Rates have bounced around with normal fluctuations; however, the general trend has been downward. Within this time period, rates were the highest in May of 2025, and as of March 12, […]
How to Prep for an Appraisal: What Appraisers Look For (and What You Can Ignore)
February 24, 2026 By 4 Comments
So, What Does an Appraiser Look For During a Home Appraisal? If you’re an agent or a home seller and you’ve ever asked, “What does an appraiser look for during a home appraisal?” this post is for you. I get asked a lot by both agents and sellers about what they need to do to […]
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