This first quarter of 2022 has been a very wild ride for our local real estate industry! The year began as it had ended in 2021 with historically low inventory of homes on the market.
Read MoreIf you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ll want to keep a pulse on what’s happening with mortgage rates. Rates have been climbing in recent months, especially since January of this year, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac exceeding 4%(I think now they are at 5%?) just last week. But what does that mean for you as a homebuyer? Should you buy now? Wait it out? We’ll help you answer those questions.
Read MoreIt is easy to have a complicated relationship with your home. With how busy life can get, it is easy to let things get unorganized and cluttered, making “home” feel like more of a chore than sanctuary; however, there are many ways that you can add personality and life back into your home without breaking the bank.
Read MoreOn March 15th, NAR (The National Association of Realtors) and plaintiffs reached a proposed settlement agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions; the settlement is subject to court approval. You may have seen or read a lot of conflicting headlines regarding this in the time since -- especially theorizing on what the settlement "could" mean in the world of real estate.
Whether you’re thinking of selling your house this spring or just want to do a reset, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready! Here are some valuable tips you can use, especially if you're planning to take advantage of the busiest time of the year for the real estate market
As the Baby Boomer generation gracefully ages, their housing decisions are poised to shape the real estate landscape for years to come. With the youngest Boomers hitting 60 this year, and older Boomers reaching their golden years, the lifestyle choices of this generation will have a massive impact on the U.S. economy and the housing market.