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Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You

Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while those rates seemed to bottom out in January of this year, the golden window of opportunity for buyers isn’t over just yet. If you’re one of the buyers who worry they’ve missed out,Continue reading “Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You”

Waiting it out? Think again!

Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine ifContinue reading “Waiting it out? Think again!”

Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall

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 we’re in today won’t last forever. If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house up for sale sooner rather than later.

The Best Use of Time (and Money) When It Comes to Renovations

In the current sellers’ market, many homeowners wonder what, if anything, needs to be remodeled before they list their house. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in. They can help you think through today’s market conditions and how they impact what you should – and shouldn’t – renovate before selling. Here are someContinue reading “The Best Use of Time (and Money) When It Comes to Renovations”

Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home

Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind, they may also be missing crucial information about today’s housing market that you need to make your best decision. Before you decide whether you’re ready to buy aContinue reading “Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home”

3 Hot Topics in the Housing Market Right Now

If you’re a prospective buyer or seller, it’s important to understand the current real estate market conditions and how they affect you. The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE)just released its Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate report. Here are three hot topics from the list and how they impact today’s housing market. Technology Acceleration and Innovation The past yearContinue reading “3 Hot Topics in the Housing Market Right Now”

Low Interest Rates Mean Buyers Can Win, Even in This Seller’s Market

Affordability is top of mind for homebuyers. The good news is, it’s actually more affordable to purchase a home now than it was 15 years ago. When adjusting for inflation, the typical mortgage payment today is 26% lower than the median payment in 2006. DM me today so we can talk through the full affordabilityContinue reading “Low Interest Rates Mean Buyers Can Win, Even in This Seller’s Market”

4 Key Homebuying Terms You NEED to Know

Some Highlights The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively impact affordability for buyers, while home price appreciation continues to grow home equity, which sellers can use to fuel a move up. TermsContinue reading “4 Key Homebuying Terms You NEED to Know”

Patience is the key to buying a home this year

The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes homes are getting an average of 4.8 offers per sale, and that number keeps rising. Why? It’s because there areContinue reading “Patience is the key to buying a home this year”