By Lighter Side Staff It’s not a stretch to say that people tend to stereotype various professions. When you think of an accountant, you probably think of someone who dresses conservatively, and has an analytical personality. An artist, on the other hand, is thought of as freewheeling and whimsical,

By Lighter Side Staff There’s been a lot of concern about whether artificial intelligence is getting out of hand, and some people have been worried about ChatGPT taking over their jobs, or even the entire world! Well, real estate agents are breathing a collective sigh of relief that their jobs aren’

By Lighter Side Staff According to a recent study, the average person’s home is only completely clean 11 days per year! It also revealed that the definition of “completely” is a bit generous. Many of the people surveyed admitted that they tend to focus their attention on a few obvious things, like t

Autumn isn’t peak real estate time, but these tips will help you sell your home successfully. It’s common knowledge that spring is the peak real estate season and the best time of year to sell a house. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t sell (and make a profit) during other times of the year, includin

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Are you dreaming of buying your own home and wondering about how you’ll save for a down payment? You’re not alone. Some people think about tapping into their 401(k) savings to make it happen. But before you decide to dip into your retirement to buy a home, be sure to consider all possible alternativ

If you’re weighing your options to decide whether it makes more sense to rent or buy a home today, here’s one key data point that could help you feel more confident in making your decision. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board releases the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). That report cover

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As the year winds down, you may have decided it’s time to make a move and put your house on the market. But should you sell now or wait until January? While it may be tempting to hold off until after the holidays, here are three reasons to make your move before the new year. Get One Step Ahead of Ot

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Some Highlights If you’re ready to buy a home but are having a hard time affording it on your own, or, if you have aging loved ones you need to care for, you might want to consider a multi-generational home. Living with siblings, parents, and even grandparents can help you save money, give or receiv

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According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way? It has a lot to do with all the negative talk about home prices over the past year. Since late 2022, the media has created

By: Lighter Side Staff Life as an agent is never dull. Sometimes it’s downright thrilling! And we’re not just talking about those moments when you help clients find their dream homes, or get a listing sold with multiple offers in two days… …sometimes it’s more like being the lead in a spine-tingling

By Lighter Side Staff When you’re in the business of helping people buy and sell homes — arguably the largest investment of their lives — it goes without saying that there’s a lot at stake. While real estate agents are typically unflappable pros who, in many cases, have experienced just about every

By Lighter Side Staff There hasn’t been a new episode of Friends in yeeeears, but people still love and watch it. It’s timeless, and there’s at least a scene or two in each episode that resonates with people forever.They just nailed certain life situations so well… What they didn’t realize, though,

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By: LighterSide If you’re thinking about becoming a real estate agent, you’re probably aware that you don’t make a dime until (and unless) you sell a house. You’re probably even okay with that. It isn’t shocking or any secret. You’ve probably also been told how it could take a little while to make y

By:  Jessica FlintFollow | Photographs by Tyler Dane Hansen for The Wall Street JournalOct. 25, 2023 9:00 pm ET A football mecca near Austin has some of the state’s priciest real estate Onlookers enjoy the sunset at the Pennybacker Bridge Overlook, which is reached via a short hike. The Austin Count