Sam Thomas's Blog

Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage—which has only added fuel to the fire.1Fort...

Just when you think home sellers have it super easy with the current market... let me share a personal story that's becoming more and more common in our industry. We listed a home for sale after working diligently with the seller to get positioned to capitalize on the current market environment. ...

       We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market.Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the e...

The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher cost of good...

There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that you, as a seller, can easily ...

Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August 2021.1However, there were signs in the fourth quarter that the red-hot housing market was beginning to simm...

Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded last-minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful, even when it comes to people you’ve known for years.We’ve lined up a list of unique gifts for eve...

Our youngest son made the decision to join the United States Marine Corps a while back and departed at the end of summer. After experiencing the mix of emotions to prepare for his departure to Boot Camp, I connected with his local recruiter for advice on how to prepare for this BIG step for him (...

As a part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area, Allen is a city of a natural environment with beautiful landscapes, wonderful sunsets, and the modernity of one of the freshest city. Allen serves as the corporate headquarters for several companies such as Boss Fight Entertainment, Brass Root...

Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association of Realtors, that’s about 2.4 months of inventory, which is far less than...