Dating back to 1911, International Women’s Day (IWD) has been a day to show appreciation for women. Through the centuries, women have both boldly and humbly affected their communities through their resilience, strength, and leadership. As history has shown, it has not been an easy...
There are three founding things The Howell Group stands for - integrity, authenticity, and community. These are the core of our values, which means that everything we do is in line with these values. "Our mission is that while we grow our business in our community,...
Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer as median incomes, rents, and home prices all vary depending on where you live. There is a common misconception among homebuyers that a 20% down payment is required, and it is this...
Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights report reveals that home prices have appreciated by 6.2% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at...
CoreLogic recently released their Home Price Index Report. One of the key indicators used in the report to determine the health of the housing market was home price appreciation. CoreLogic focused on appreciation from July 2013 to July 2018 to show how prices over the last five years have fared. The...
With the majority of buyers shopping for homes online before visiting them, high-definition photos and sometimes video tours are a must, yet they are something that most brokers don’t embrace. Here’s how our team AND you can make your home shine on camera. Understand the Camera’s...
These tips can help you convince buyers your property offers top value for their dollar. Even in a seller’s market, it is important for most sellers to maximize their return on investment so together in the weeks before going live, we will create an Action...
A homeowners insurance policy will protect you against certain losses and damage to your new home and is generally required by lenders prior to closing. Most lenders will collect the money you owe for homeowners insurance as part of your monthly mortgage payment and place...
Every lender requires documents as part of the process of approving a mortgage loan. Here are documents you’re generally required to provide: W-2 Tax returns — or business tax returns if you're self-employed — for the last two or three years for every person signing...