May 26, 2023

Protect Your Assets: The Benefits of Setting up a Trust

While there’s no harm in living in the moment, planning your finances ahead of time will be beneficial in the long run—especially estate planning. Do you know what will happen to your home, your investments? Probate can be a long and painful process if handled incorrectly, so that’s why The Sales Team is here to help you keep your most important assets safe. A living trust is one of the most popular ways to manage your estate both before and after you pass away. But what is a living trust? How does it differ from establishing a will? Here are […]
April 6, 2023

The Heat is On: How Rising Mortgage Rates Are Impacting the Spring Housing Market

The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and the spring housing market is heating up—right? Once the market cooled off at the end of 2022, real estate experts predicted the 2023 housing market to warm up in the spring months. However, as inventory remains low and mortgage rates rise, some people are starting to fear for another housing market crash. Not to worry, The Sales Team is here to tell you why that isn’t the case. Keep reading to learn why you shouldn’t fear the worst for the 2023 housing market.   Let’s look back at 2008. 1. Slipping Mortgage […]
March 13, 2023

How To Stick To A Budget

Do you have financial goals but don’t know where to start? Setting a budget is the first step to financial success. However, many people will create a budget and fail to stick to the parameters they’ve put in place. So much for a budget, right? If managing money is not your forte, consider these five tips to keep you on track:   1. Budget as a Team If your budget will affect more than one person, include them in the budgeting process. This keeps you and all involved parties on track to achieve the same financial goals. Make sure to […]
February 25, 2023

8 Things To-Do When You Move Out-of-State

Let’s paint a picture. You’ve just finished a mighty game of Tetris with the moving boxes, the family waves goodbye to a house once-called home, and you’ve all settled in for a long road (or plane) trip. It’s official! You’re moving out of state. Moving can be a stressful time, but relocating from one state to another requires quite the leap of faith. First came packing, then came the journey to your new community—but surprise! Because you made the switch to a different state, a few things might have slipped your mind. No need to worry! The Sales Team is […]