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What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?

Mar 23, 2021 | Current Events, Events, Featured

Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the strongest January and February activity in over a decade. Then came the announcement on March 11,...

How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?

Mar 4, 2021 | Buying, Current Events, Featured

Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. However, there’s one category that provides a simple answer. When deciding to buy now or wait until next year, the financial aspect of the purchase is easy to evaluate. You just need to ask yourself two questions:

Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?

Feb 26, 2021 | Uncategorized

If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. It’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find a home to buy when there are so few houses for sale. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), inventory...

How Remote Work Can Power Your Vacation Home Sale

Dec 8, 2020 | Uncategorized

This year, the opportunity to work remotely has increased the demand for vacation homes. Gay Cororaton, Senior Economist and Director of Housing and Commercial Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), notes: “Working from home...

With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?

Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorized

Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman...

5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer

Nov 30, 2020 | Uncategorized

Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer. Here are five...

Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year?

Nov 20, 2020 | Buying, Featured, Selling

In 2020, buyers got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. According to Freddie Mac, rates hit all-time lows 12 times this year with certain months dipping even below 3% (see graph below). 2020 Mortgage Rates When you...

Why Today’s Options Will Save Homeowners from Foreclosure

Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorized

Many housing experts originally voiced concern that the mortgage forbearance program. The program is designed to provide families impacted financially by COVID-19 the option to delay their mortgage payments. While it may seem helpful, some experts believed it could...

Is it Time to Move into a Single-Story Home?

Oct 6, 2020 | Buying, Current Events, Events

Once the kids have left the nest, you may be wondering what to do with all of the extra space; chances are, you don’t need four bedrooms anymore. Thus, it may be a great time to sell your house and downsize maybe even into a single-story home. You’ve likely gained...

How to Prepare Your House for a Winning Sale This Spring

Mar 5, 2021 | Selling

10 Ways To Prepare Your Home For A Wining Sale This Spring Some Highlights With so few homes available to buy today, houses are in high demand, and they’re selling fast.That means it’s a great time to sell if you’re ready to make a move.Let’s...