Key Takeaways: Homeownership remains one of the best ways to build long-term wealth The cooling housing market is causing bidding wars for rental units Our experienced team of dedicated agents will help you secure a home! The Cost of Rent Is Rising Recent reports on current conditions in the real estate market have highlighted a […]
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Home Equity Is Up – What’s Your Next Move?
Key Takeaways: With home values continuing to rise, what are the best options to maximize your equity gains? Now might be the perfect time to tap into your equity for a vacation home or investment property. Don’t delay—contact us and put your home equity gains to work for you! Homeowners Have Historic Equity Gains It’s […]
Luxury Homes Are in High Demand
As people realize their needs are changing, some are turning to luxury housing to find their dream home. Investopedia helps define what pushes a home into this category. In a recent article, they point out that a luxury home isn’t only defined by its price. Location is also an important factor. It could be a condo at a […]
Now Could Be the Best Time to Sell Your Home
Key Takeaways: Shifting buyer demand creates lucrative opportunities for decisive sellers Higher mortgage rates have set fire to this already hot housing market Don’t delay—now is the time to contact us and get your home on the market! The current housing market With a sudden jump in home listings recently, today’s hot housing market has […]
Inflation – and Home Values – Are Up. Should You Sell?
Key Takeaways: Home values are rising faster than inflation, making homes a prized asset This housing market offers unique opportunities for buyers and sellers Contact us today to secure your assets and safeguard your future! The state of real estate and inflation As inflation soars to near 40-year highs and raises the cost of everything, […]
5 Easy Mortgage Repayment Options After COVID-19 Forbearance
Key Takeaways: The CARES Act kept homeowners in their homes with mortgage forbearance There’s plenty of options to help homeowners transition to repayment No one needs to face foreclosure – contact us today to discuss your options! Mortgage forbearance helped homeowners With the dust of COVID-19 settled, that means the resumption of mortgage payments for […]
How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer
In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you may be tempted to put your plans on hold in hopes that rates will […]
Should You Be Worried About a Housing Bubble?
Key Takeaways: Real Estate Bubbles: what are they, are we in one now, and why there’s no cause for alarm. It’s natural to compare today to 2008, but this housing market is vastly different. You can lean on our expertise! We’ve seen all types of markets, so reach out with questions. With home prices soaring […]
Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year
If you’re buying or selling a home this year, you’re likely saving up for a variety of expenses. For buyers, that might include things like your down payment and closing costs. And for sellers, you’re probably working on a bit of spring cleaning and maintenance to spruce up your house before you list it. Either way, any money […]
The Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for You
Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years. Some are concerned that the recent run-up in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago. However, experts say the market is totally different today. For example, Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, tweeted just last week […]