Whether you are thinking of buying, selling, investing, or just making some home improvements, a lot of planning goes into mapping out how to achieve those goals. Don’t wait until you absolutely need or want to move to get started on your real estate plans. Contact an agent today to discuss how to turn your…
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Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer
For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more sense than renting one again. According to Forbes: “. . . if the idea of vacationing…
Ways to Make Your Home More Environmentally Friendly
As Earth Day approaches, many of us start thinking about the environment and how we can make our lives a little more sustainable. But, as is with new year’s resolutions, some habits are hard to break, and making drastic changes can be really difficult. The good news is that there are a ton of small…
An Expert Gives You Clarity in Today’s Housing Market
The housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why it’s so important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide throughout the process. A real estate expert uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with home prices, housing supply, expert projections, and more to give you the best advice. Someone who can provide clarity…
The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now
The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of not finding something to buy.” Let’s break down these two big issues in today’s housing…
It’s Tax Time!
There are so many things you can do with the money you receive in your tax return. But if you own a home or your goal is to buy one sometime this year, there are a few good options to help you along the way. See below for some options we recommend!
Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?
The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices. Local price trends still vary by market. But looking at national data, Nataliya Polkovnichenko, Ph.D.,…
Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023
The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year. Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to turn around. Home price appreciation is slowing from the recent frenzy, mortgage rates are coming down, inflation is easing, and…
You, too, can practice self care!
The term “self care” has been used in so many different ways over the past few years, that it has almost lost its meaning. Most people equate the idea to face masks, detox teas, and expensive massages. But, at its core, self care is all about taking time away from the hustle and bustle of…
Preparing Your Home for Sale in January
If you’re thinking of selling this year, don’t wait! There are a ton of things you can do now to help you prepare for selling later. Completing some of these tasks ahead of time can make the entire process go much smoother. Be proactive with your home sale and start checking things off this list!
What To Expect from the Housing Market in 2023
The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it’s put the market into a reset position. As the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made moves this year to try to lower inflation, mortgage rates more than doubled – something that’s never happened before in a calendar year. This…
What Homeowners Want To Know About Selling in Today’s Market
If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it’s not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market. That means you haven’t missed your window. Realtor.com explains: “. . . while prospective home sellers may lament that…
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