The Pinup Realtor

Builder confidence rises in May as incentives remain common Higher mortgage rates and affordability pressures have shaped buyer demand. New data from the National Association of Home Builders showed incentives remained elevated for the 14th straight month. Builder confidence improved modestly in May, but builders are still relying heavily on incentives and p...

Sellers face higher costs, delays on pre-listing renovations Industry professionals said highly personalized upgrades and DIY projects often fail to deliver the resale boost sellers expect and may delay a home from reaching the market. With rising costs, labor shortages and project delays, pre-listing renovations are becoming more complicated for home sellers...

Tax planning can play a bigger role in long-term wealth building than many realize Tax planning can play a bigger role in long-term wealth building than many realize Tax planning is often treated as an annual, or quarterly, task tied to filing deadlines, but financial experts say it can have a much larger influence on long-term wealth building if it’s approached as an ongoing fi...