Navigating Today’s Interest Rates for Buyers

Interest rates have dominated headlines in 2022 as they’ve climbed to levels not seen in over 20 years. For home buyers, interest rates play a significant role in affordability. Over the past several months, this rapid rise in rates has led many potential home buyers...

Navigating the Real Estate Market with Andy Burton

In a recent discussion on Raw Real Estate, my long-time friend Andy Burton, one of the top mortgage lenders from Waterstone Mortgage in Minnesota, shared his insights on the current state of the real estate market. The conversation covered various topics, from the...

Fall Real Estate Forecast 2023

The real estate market is a complex, ever-changing landscape that can be difficult to navigate. As we move into the fall of 2023, there are several key factors and trends that both buyers and sellers need to be aware of. This article aims to provide an in-depth...

The Importance of Title Insurance: Jen Lutgen

With over 20 years of experience in the title insurance industry, Jen Lutgen of Watermark Title Agency has seen firsthand how critical title insurance is for homebuyers and owners. Many don’t fully understand what title insurance covers or why they need it. Lutgen...