<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Real Estate 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Estate 101]]></description><link>https://brittainylykins.wixsite.com/realestate101/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:06:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://brittainylykins.wixsite.com/realestate101/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[My Top 3 Tips for Selling Your Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[If I had to choose my top 3 best tips to give someone wanting to sell their home, here's what I'd go with: Number one: Prioritize repairs...]]></description><link>https://brittainylykins.wixsite.com/realestate101/post/my-top-3-tips-for-selling-your-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62a10356ef28a01bf20f86e5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:23:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/384b54_4b678296cf96463eac7926ecb871579b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brittainy Lykins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 Tips for an Easier Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[As exciting as it is to move into a new home, not many people look forward to the actual moving day. Whether you are moving across town...]]></description><link>https://brittainylykins.wixsite.com/realestate101/post/12-tips-for-an-easier-move</link><guid isPermaLink="false">629fd6298676eb40427c60b9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:59:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/384b54_46467a63d47c4f81ade290e35728203b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brittainy Lykins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 Reasons to Work with a Real Estate Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s real estate marketplace offers a choice between working with a real estate team or with an individual Realtor.  So, why would you...]]></description><link>https://brittainylykins.wixsite.com/realestate101/post/top-10-reasons-to-work-with-a-real-estate-team</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62017f54bc0a45a617daf3fd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:24:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/384b54_4820d680a3ba44adbc9bbf3bb0d8e223~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brittainy Lykins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Top Indicator if You Want To Know Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Top Indicator if You Want To Know Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of...]]></description><link>https://brittainylykins.wixsite.com/realestate101/post/the-top-indicator-if-you-want-to-know-where-mortgage-rates-are-heading</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61fc32998fcd486a44144ea7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:54:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/384b54_ae8434ad746848808b74ccc482f4607a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brittainy Lykins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing...]]></description><link>https://brittainylykins.wixsite.com/realestate101/post/owning-is-more-affordable-than-renting-in-the-majority-of-the-country</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61fc312160728e6a51e700d0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:50:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/384b54_4825bd04a510436e8aabbd6f7c71c73d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_750,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brittainy Lykins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is It Better to Buy a Home Now or Should I Wait?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You've likely heard how "tight" the market is right now. While there are fewer homes available for buyers, home sale prices are likely...]]></description><link>https://brittainylykins.wixsite.com/realestate101/post/is-it-better-to-buy-a-home-now-or-should-i-wait</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61fc232e5deb7e93a094764f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:40:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/384b54_18ada8f98742460f8634f85c0fa11c26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brittainy Lykins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Build v. Pre-Owned Homes - Which Option is Best for You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With so few homes available to buy right now, you might be considering building a new home as one of your options. But you may be unsure...]]></description><link>https://brittainylykins.wixsite.com/realestate101/post/new-build-v-pre-owned-homes-which-option-is-best-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61b0dd819397c800166118e1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:38:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/384b54_bf74343b7b094d20bdadf82189009217~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_750,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brittainy Lykins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving...]]></description><link>https://brittainylykins.wixsite.com/realestate101/post/va-loans-helping-veterans-achieve-their-homeownership-dreams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618d72af1e186f00163293e0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:49:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/384b54_146f390098524dd7aa24922ae1508a4e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_750,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brittainy Lykins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers' market...]]></description><link>https://brittainylykins.wixsite.com/realestate101/post/reasons-you-should-consider-selling-this-fall</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61378ddc7c80b50016fa38e0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:11:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/384b54_b90eeaeaf72a4e5f870681633838da36~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brittainy Lykins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. 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The problem is, in today’s market there just aren’t...]]></description><link>https://brittainylykins.wixsite.com/realestate101/post/5-things-homebuyers-need-to-know-when-making-an-offer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60d251fc45c6fd0015b46df2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:13:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/384b54_f6721f92ed6a40a182174e34d0c247f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brittainy Lykins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. 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