Ashleigh Wells's Blog Posts

In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices

Earlier this year, realtor.com announced the release of the Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index

Real estate continues to be called the ‘bright spot’ in the current economy, but there’s one thing that may hold the housing market back from achieving its full potential this year: the

We’re sitting in an optimal moment in time for homeowners who are ready to sell their houses and make a move this year. Today’s homeowners are, on average, staying in their homes longer;

Inventory is arguably the biggest challenge for buyers in today’s housing market. There are simply more buyers actively looking for homes to purchase than there are sellers selling them, so the

Market Update🚨 Interest rates dropped again, what does this mean for home buyers or home owners that want to refinance?⚔️ Bidding wars have significantly increased as buyers are taking

Pending Home Sales increased by 44.3% in May, registering the highest month-over-month gain in the index since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) started tracking this metric in

#1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership: Family WealthWhile growing up, we were taught by our parents and grandparents that owning a home is a financially savvy move. They explained how a mortgage is

All eyes are on the American economy. As it goes, so does the world economy. With states beginning to reopen, the question becomes: which sectors of the economy will drive its recovery? 

The house hunt is finally over and you decide to start the closing process on your soon-to-be home, congratulations! You have visited the house and seen it at its best, beautifully polished, shiny

Buying Step #1: Figure Out What You Can AffordIn other words, account for expenses. The purchase of a home is a complex process. In particular, buyers will often feel troubled by the huge expenses

Virtually all adults ask themselves this at some point as they form their goals and plan for the years ahead. Owning and renting each have their advantages, but what is best for you depends on your