September 13, 2022

What is a Home Appraisal?

What is a Home Appraisal? An appraisal is an unbiased professional opinion of a home’s value and is required whenever a mortgage is involved in buying, […]
August 30, 2022

Should I Sell Before Buying?

Should you sell your current home before buying a new one?   Timing is critical in all things, but it can be especially challenging when it […]
August 9, 2022

What is Earnest Money?

What is earnest money?   Once you have found a home and your offer has been excepted the next step in the process is submitting your […]
July 27, 2022

What is an Appraisal Contingency?

What is an Appraisal Contingency? An appraisal contingency is a clause included in a purchase contract that notifies the seller that they buyer intends to have […]
July 19, 2022

Michiana’s Current Market Report

Michiana’s Current Market Report   There are changing market stats every day, and a lot of people are wondering what that will do to the housing […]
July 15, 2022

Top Tips for Getting Top Dollar for Your Home!

Top Tips for Getting Top Dollar for Your Home! Selling soon and hoping to get top dollar for your home? Yeah, you are! To help, here […]
July 6, 2022

Home Improvements Add Value

4 Home Improvements that Add Value to Your Home Are you choosing the right renovations for the best return on investment? If you are thinking about […]
June 29, 2022

Home Appraisals

The appraisal came in low. Now what? ⁣ ⁣First things first: don’t stress! Take a deep breath and remember, an appraisal is good — it’s there […]
May 31, 2022

Sideways Downsizing

“Aging in place” AARP reports that 75% of those 65+ want to “age in place,” meaning they want to stay in their current home or community. […]
May 31, 2022

The Future of the Housing Market

What does the rest of the year hold for the housing market?   The number of homes available for sale is likely to grow. According to Danielle […]
May 27, 2022

Navigating New Home Construction

Tips for navigating new home construction  Follow these tips below to help you with the process of construction on your new home: Tip #1: Remember that […]
May 26, 2022

Hot Housing Market Calls for Renovations

Is the hot housing market driving home fix ups? The answer is yes! More homeowners say they plan to renovate their homes this year, and they […]
May 26, 2022

Tips When Downsizing

Let’s talk downsizing today! Downsizing may be hard, but it’s also freeing. Here are some of my top tips for downsizing in 2022. First, you should […]
June 30, 2021

HOW TO WIN AT SELLING YOUR HOME

How to Win at Selling your Home There is one thing we hear repeatedly from clients: “Why does every home Irish Realty list look AMAZING?!”  Is […]
December 21, 2017

Our Most Liked Listings of 2017: Did Your Fave Win?

2017 was another great year for not just the national housing market, but our regional market in South Bend. Here at the Steve Smith Team we […]
July 3, 2017

The Perks and Challenges of Becoming a Landlord

The number of people renting a home — as opposed to buying — is on the rise. Increased purchase prices in the major cities along with […]
June 27, 2017

What You Need to Know About Buying a House This Summer

Planning on buying a house this season? Go in prepared with advice from the pros. Summer brings longer days, warmer weather and more people out house-hunting […]
June 22, 2017

Belly Up to Your Own Home Bar: Our How-to Guide

A guy walks into a bar … and he’s still in his own home. You could be that guy (or gal)! And it’s easier than you […]
June 20, 2017

8 New Costs of Owning a Home You May Never Have Considered

You’ve paid your mortgage and property tax, but you’re not quite done yet. . . You learn a lot about a house once you live in […]
June 15, 2017

Sellers: Here’s How to Update Your Home With Looks Buyers Love

Before you list, tweak your home decor and finishes to up your odds of attracting a sale. When you’re putting your home on the market, you […]
June 13, 2017

How Much House Can You Really Afford?

Just because a lender approves you for a mortgage doesn’t mean you can comfortably afford it. If you ask Google “how much house can I afford,” […]
June 8, 2017

Is Buying a ‘Starter Home’ Still Smart?

Your parents’ rite of passage may not make sense for you. When the Baby Boomer generation was venturing into adulthood, it was common to buy a “starter […]
June 6, 2017

What Type Of Mortgage Is Right For You?

Choosing the right mortgage is daunting, so we’ve demystified common scenarios to help you find the right loan. Tired of paying rent and ready to become […]
June 1, 2017

What Do Buyers and Sellers Pay in Closing Costs?

Usually, the buyer faces more line-item expenses, but the seller pays the commission. Rarely does a buyer or seller show up to the closing without knowing […]
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