Our housing market has a lot to offer both buyers and sellers right now. Here are a couple of great real estate guides that explain what you needs to know about the general real estate market. Buy a Home Spring 2021 Sell Your House Spring 2021 If you have any questions about buying or ... » Learn More about Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home This Spring?
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5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling your name this spring. Here are five reasons why this is the perfect time to sell your ... » Learn More about 5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?
Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated real estate headlines that day and the next. Articles talked about the “negative impact” it may have on the housing market. However, ... » Learn More about How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?
How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
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. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what impact those factors should have on ... » Learn More about How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
Where Have All the Houses Gone?
In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of homes for sale. When many homeowners delayed their plans to sell at the same time that more buyers aimed to take advantage of record-low mortgage ... » Learn More about Where Have All the Houses Gone?
Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?
Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis. This year, however, homeowners are beginning to regain their confidence when it comes to selling safely. The latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) by Fannie ... » Learn More about Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?
Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), ... » Learn More about Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?
Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?
With mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’ll see low rates continue throughout 2021, or if they’ll start to rise. Recently, Freddie Mac released their quarterly forecast, noting: “The average 30-year fixed-rate ... » Learn More about Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?
What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure a mortgage. While there are plenty of lower down payment options available for qualified buyers who don’t ... » Learn More about What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?
Pre-listing Home Inspections
The condition of a home is a big factor when pricing a property for sale. A home in better condition will get a better price than a home that is in need of extensive repairs or upgrades. How do you know what kind of condition your home is in? A pre-listing home inspection. A professional ... » Learn More about Pre-listing Home Inspections