Shai Gupta. Real Estate Consultant. Licensed in DC, MD & VA

The First Step: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC] If you’re looking to buy a home in 2024, getting pre-approved is a key piece of the puzzle. Mortgage pre-approval means a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow.

The Truth About Down Payments If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment.

Why So Many People Fall in Love with Homeownership Chances are at some point in your life you’ve heard the phrase, home is where the heart is.

Mortgage rates fluctuate multiple times. If you keep your eyes on the mortgage rates, you can ask your mortgage lender to lock in the rates when they are low.

What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates? Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates?

Winning Plays for Buying a Home in Today’s Market [INFOGRAPHIC] In today's housing market, you can still come out on top if you have the right team and plan.

Houses Are Still Selling Fast Have you been thinking about selling your house?

There’s No Foreclosure Wave in Sight [INFOGRAPHIC] Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy. But the truth is, there’s no need to worry.

Will a Silver Tsunami Change the 2024 Housing Market? Have you ever heard the term “Silver Tsunami” and wondered what it's all about?

Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Year [INFOGRAPHIC] Home affordability depends on three factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. 

Are More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down? If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability.

Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains at the heart of the American Dream.

How To Turn Homeownership into a Side Hustle Does the rising cost of just about everything these days make your dream of owning your own home feel less within reach?

Is Your House the Top Thing on a Buyer’s Wish List this Holiday Season? This time every year, homeowners who are planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait until after the holidays?

Homeowner Net Worth Has Skyrocketed 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.

Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months.

The Perks of Selling Your House When Inventory Is Low When it comes to selling your house, you’re probably trying to juggle the current market conditions and your own needs as you plan your move.

The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023 Are you thinking about making a move?

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low? One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy?

Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC] Your equity grows as you pay down your home loan and as home prices increase. With home prices rising again, your equity is getting an extra boost.

Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell If you’re a homeowner, you might be torn on whether or not to sell your house right now.

Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC] Want to know what experts say will happen in the rest of 2023?

We are going through a challenging market in real estate. But instead of focusing on the challenges, let's focus on what we can control.

Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back.

Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC] If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market.

Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices?

Real Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC] According to a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for 11 years in a row, beating gold, stocks, bonds, and more.

Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. 

Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC] Today’s housing inventory is still well below more normal years.

How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals.

Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction If you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options.

Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer. Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market?