Mortgage What a Strong Preapproval Should Tell a Buyer and Their Agent An offer comes in with a preapproval letter attached, and on the surface, it looks solid. A number, a lender’s letterhead, a signature. The listing agent recommends accepting it over a slightly lower offer that came with a more detailed letter and a named loan officer willing to take a call. Three weeks later, the […]
Real Estate Why Some Homes Sell Quickly While Similar Homes Sit on the Market Two homes can enter the market within weeks of one another, share a neighborhood, offer comparable space, and sit within the same general price range. Yet one may attract serious interest almost immediately while the other struggles to gain momentum. The difference is rarely one single factor. A successful sale is usually the result of […]
Mortgage Mortgage Broker vs. Bank: How the Experience and Options Actually Differ Most homebuyers assume “getting a mortgage” means walking into a bank. That’s one path, but it isn’t the only one, and it isn’t automatically the best one for every borrower. The other common path is working with a mortgage broker, and the two experiences differ enough that it’s worth understanding the mechanics before deciding where […]
Real Estate What Should a Homeowner Do 30–90 Days Before Listing a Property? The homes that sell quickly and for strong offers rarely get that way by accident in the final week before listing. The groundwork happens earlier, in stages, starting roughly three months out. Homeowners who wait until they’re ready to list to start preparing often end up rushing repairs, skipping strategic pricing conversations, or launching with […]
Press Coldwell Banker Premier Welcomes Coastal Delaware Real Estate Expert and YouTube Creator Debbie Zyskowski Please Join Us in Welcoming Debbie Zyskowski! At Coldwell Banker Premier, we believe great real estate experiences begin with great people. That’s why we’re delighted to welcome Debbie Zyskowski to our Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, office. Debbie is an accomplished real estate professional, coastal relocation expert, and YouTube creator who brings local knowledge, innovative marketing experience, […]
Holiday REALTOR® Safety Month: Essential Safety Tips for Agents, Buyers & Sellers REALTOR® Safety Month: Why Safety Is Everyone’s Business in Real Estate Every September, the real estate industry recognizes REALTOR® Safety Month, a nationwide effort to increase awareness of the risks real estate professionals can encounter and encourage safer practices throughout the industry. For REALTORS®, safety is more than a topic for one month of the […]
Buyer Tips Buying a Home This Fall: What to Know Before You Start Touring For first-time buyers and move-up buyers, fall can be an exciting time to start looking for a home. But some of the most important work happens before you ever walk through the front door of a listing. Whether you’re buying in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, or Washington, D.C., a good […]
Financing 2026 Commercial Real Estate Midyear Outlook Report The 2026 Midyear Outlook Report has arrived, offering new insight into the forces shaping commercial real estate during the second half of the year. The commercial real estate market entered 2026 with renewed momentum. Transaction volume reached $117 billion during the first quarter, representing a 19% increase compared with the previous year. However, the recovery […]
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Buyer Tips August 2026 Housing Market Update: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know The Housing Market Is Shifting: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know in August 2026 The housing market is not frozen. It is recalibrating. As we move into the second half of 2026, buyers are navigating more inventory in many markets, affordability remains a major factor, and negotiations are becoming increasingly important. At the same time, […]
Buyer Tips AI Can Help You Find a Home. Here’s Why You Still Need the Right Real Estate Company Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of the home search process. Buyers are using AI to compare communities, estimate costs, understand mortgage terms, and narrow down what they want before speaking with a real estate professional.But buying or selling a home is not just a search problem. It is a strategy, negotiation, and local knowledge […]
Press Welcoming Carol Barnhardt: Strengthening Leadership Across Coldwell Banker Premier’s Delaware Offices Coldwell Banker Premier Welcomes Delaware Real Estate Leader Carol Barnhardt to Our Leadership Team A respected industry veteran joins Premier to lead three Delaware offices while bringing her award-winning sales team to the company. At Coldwell Banker Premier, we’re committed to investing in exceptional leadership that helps our agents grow, our clients succeed, and our […]
Global Luxury The Mid-Year Report 2026: Luxury Real Estate Trends The Mid-Year Report 2026: What’s Driving Luxury Real Estate in a Changing Market? While much of the real estate industry continues to focus on slowing sales, affordability challenges, and elevated mortgage rates, the luxury market is telling a different story. Just six months after the release of The Trend Report, the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® […]
Buyer Tips Homeownership Starts Here: The Power of Partnership Between Coldwell Banker Premier and Success Mortgage Homeownership Starts Here: Why More Buyers Are Turning to Coldwell Banker Premier & Success Mortgage Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, relocating for a new opportunity, or searching for your forever home, the process can feel overwhelming without the right guidance. […]
Buyer Tips Why July Can Be One of the Best Times to Buy or Sell a Home Why July Can Be One of the Best Times to Buy or Sell a Home Summer often feels like the busiest season of the year. Between vacations, family gatherings, cookouts, and preparing for the upcoming school year, many people put major decisions on hold. Real estate is no exception. Yet July can actually be one […]
Buyer Tips As National Homeownership Month Comes to a Close, Your Homeownership Journey Can Just Begin As National Homeownership Month Comes to a Close, Your Journey Can Just Begin June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the value, pride, and opportunity that come with owning a home. As the month comes to an end, Coldwell Banker Premier is here to remind you that your dream of homeownership does not […]
Awards Coldwell Banker Premier Celebrates 2026 RealTrends Verified Honorees Coldwell Banker Premier Celebrates Our 2026 RealTrends Verified Honorees At Coldwell Banker Premier, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the exceptional achievements of our affiliated real estate professionals who have earned a place on the prestigious 2026 RealTrends Verified List. This recognition represents more than impressive sales numbers. It reflects dedication, professionalism, expertise, and […]
Awards Coldwell Banker Premier Breaks Into Top 20 Nationwide, Earns Chairman’s Circle Recognition for Fifth Consecutive Year Coldwell Banker Premier Achieves Top 20 National Ranking and Fifth Consecutive Chairman’s Circle Award Coldwell Banker Premier is proud to announce another major achievement in the company’s continued growth and commitment to excellence. For the fifth consecutive year, Coldwell Banker Premier has earned placement in the prestigious Coldwell Banker Chairman’s Circle, the highest level of […]
Holiday Memorial Day Weekend 2026: Things to Do Across Coldwell Banker Premier Markets Memorial Day Weekend 2026: Things to Do Across Coldwell Banker Premier Markets Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer — a time to honor those who served, gather with family, and enjoy the communities we proudly call home. At Coldwell Banker Premier, we proudly serve clients across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, […]
Buyer Tips Spring 2026 Housing Market Trends: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Spring 2026 Housing Market Trends: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know The spring housing market is officially in motion, and while activity is picking up, today’s buyers and sellers are moving with more intention than we’ve seen in recent years. According to new national survey data from Coldwell Banker Real Estate, both sides of […]
Awards Coldwell Banker Premier Wins 11th Platinum Award for Relocation Excellence Coldwell Banker Premier Earns 11th Platinum Award for Elite Relocation Performance Coldwell Banker Premier has once again solidified its position as a leader in the real estate industry, earning its 11th Platinum Award for elite relocation performance. This prestigious recognition highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to delivering superior client experiences, operational excellence, and consistent results […]