Derek Veldhouse

In this day and age of being able to shop for anything anywhere, it is really important to know what you’re looking for when you start...

In today’s fast-paced world where answers are a Google search away, there are some who may wonder what the benefits of hiring a real...

Young buyers (Millennials & Gen Z) have waited longer than previous generations to enter the housing market for their first home....

Whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts when it comes to buying a home. With the large...

When buying a home today, why is there so much paperwork mandated by the lenders for a mortgage loan application? It seems like they need...

A lot is happening in the world, and it’s having a direct impact on the housing market. The reality is this: some of it is positive and...

In a real estate market where home prices are rising, many have begun to reexamine the idea of buying a home, choosing instead, to rent...

We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But, more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more...

There are many financial benefits to homeownership, but probably none more important than its ability to create family wealth. How...

Here are four reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest U.S. Home Price...

As loved ones start to get older, we start to wonder: how long will they be able to live alone?  Will they need someone there to help...

There have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a...

In today’s housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they have over the last eight years (6-7%). However,...

According to CoreLogic, from 2006 to 2014 “there were 7.3 million housing foreclosures and 1.9 million short sales.” The hesitation some...

Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between...

Some Highlights: The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Profile of Home Staging.62%...

Many studies suggest one of the main reasons for the inventory shortage in today’s market of homes for sale is that older generations...