Once youve made the decision to sell your house and have hired a real estate agent to help, theyll ask how much access to your home you want to give potential buyers. Your answer matters more now than it did in recent years. Heres why.

At the height of the buying frenzy seen during the pandemic, there was a rise in the number of homebuyers who put offers on houses sight unseen. That happened for three

Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said well see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 which hasnt happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or depreciation depending on the area of the country. And as we get closer to the

Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News:

Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasnt disappeared, and in many places remains strong largely due to the shortage of homes on the market.

That activity can be seen in the latest

Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, theres still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way:

While the number of homes for sale is increasing, it is still 43.2% lower than it was

The housing market has been going through shifts lately. Thats why its so important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide throughout the process.

A real estate expert uses their knowledge of whats really happening with home prices, housing supply, expert projections, and more to give you the best advice. Someone who

One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home. But before you can put it to use, you should understand exactly what equity is and how it grows. Bankrate explains it like this:

Home equity is the portion of your home youve paid off in other words, your stake in the property as opposed to the lenders. In practical

Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, its still a sellers market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four

A lot has changed over the past year, and you might be wondering whats in store for the spring housing market. If youre planning to sell your house this season, heres what real estate experts are saying you should keep in