Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

  Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest   investment   – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you. Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs:  If your home is damaged by fire, storms, or other covered events, your policy helps pay for repairs or even a full rebuild. Protects Your Belongings:  Many policies can also cover personal items like furniture, electronics, and clothing if they’re stolen or damaged. Provides Liability Coverage:  If someone gets injured on your property, homeowner’s insurance can help cover medical bills or legal expenses. In the simplest sense, it gives you peace of mind. Knowing you have protection against unexpected events helps you worry less. And with such a big purchase, having that reassurance is a big deal. And while your first insurance payment will be wrapped into y...

  If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one.  Newsweek  reports that data from  CoreLogic  and the  Wall Street Journal  (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone –  that's more than any other December going all the way back to 2017  ( see graph below ): Whether it was because offers weren’t coming in, the timing around the holidays felt overwhelming, or they wanted to see if the market would improve in the new year – a lot of other homeowners decided to press pause, too. But now, with spring fast approaching, it’s time to reassess. The market is already picking up, and waiting any longer to jump back in may only mean you’d face more competition from other sellers down the road. Why Now Could Be the Right Time  Selma Hepp, Chief Economist at  CoreLogic , explains that some of those sellers may have pulled their listings late last year with the goal of trying again ...