Spring Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Spring has arrived here in the Roanoke Region in Virginia’s Blue Ridge! Everything is blooming, and
You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours. What you might not realize is that your tax return could give you a little extra cash to help you get there sooner. As Freddie Mac notes:
“ ... your tax refund from the IRS can be a useful supplement to your homebuying budget.”
Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up.
If you’re serious about landing a home you’ll love, you need more than just a wish list. You need a smart strategy – and that starts with working with a great agent who can help you put together a strong offer.
Retirement isn’t just a milestone. It's the beginning of something really special. After years of hard work, it’s finally time to slow down, explore new passions, and live life on your own terms.
But with this exciting chapter comes some big choices. And one of the biggest is this: does your current home still make sense for the lifestyle (and budget) you want in this next phase of life?
When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has grown. The side effect? Price cuts are on the rise, but they really don’t have to be. Here’s why.
Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Gretchen Tipps
Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. It makes sense. Inventory was low, prices were high, and mortgage rates were up and down like a rollercoaster. All of that made it really hard to find a home you loved – and could afford.
But guess what? The market is shifting.
So, if you paused your moving plans in 2024, it might be time to hit play again. Here’s why.
25 Events to Check Out this April in Virginia's Blue Ridge
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
With so many fun events, festivals, and things to do on the calendar, April is an exciting time of
Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession.
Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in housing for each recession going all the way back to the 1980s.
Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you.
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