Simple Home Upgrades That Increase Your Homes Value Feeling overwhelmed with the thought of selling your home? Do you find yourself wanting to make updates to enhance its appeal but unsure where to start? Well, you’re in the right place because today, I’m going to share some game-changing easy home upgrades that will make a big difference in the perceived value of your home. If you’re like many sellers, you’ve lived in your home for […]
Cash in Now: Why Today’s Seller’s Market Spells Success
Cash in Now: Why Today’s Seller’s Market Spells Success Contemplating putting your house on the market? Wondering if the timing is right? Brace yourself for some eye-opening insights. Despite a growing inventory of homes in recent months, we’re still firmly entrenched in a seller’s market. It’s a scenario in which demand still outweighs supply, leaving eager buyers shopping with only a limited pool of homes to choose from. Curious for a closer look at why […]
2024 Home Price Forecasts Surge: What Sellers Need to Know
2024 Home Price Forecasts Surge: What Sellers Need to Know Over the past few months, experts have amended their 2024 home price forecasts based on the latest data and market signals. They are saying they are even more confident prices will rise, not fall. So, let’s see exactly how experts’ thinking has shifted – and what’s caused the change. 2024 Home Price Forecasts: Then and Now In the chart below you will see what seven expert organizations think will happen to […]
Providing Hope, Mortgage Rates May Ease Below 6% This Year
Providing Hope, Mortgage Rates May Ease Below 6% This Year There’s a lot of confusion about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now, but here’s what you really need to know: compared to the near 8% peak last fall, mortgage rates have trended down overall. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, this is a big deal and good news. While rates are going to continue to bounce around a bit based on various economic drivers […]
Unveiling the Truth: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Mortgage Rates
What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates? Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming down. But then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. And that may leave you scratching your head and wondering what’s true. The simplest answer is: that what you read or hear will vary based on the time frame they’re looking at. Here’s some information that […]
Harnessing Home Equity to Unlock Your Oregon Wine Country Dream
Harness the Equity in Your Home to Unlock Your Oregon Wine Country Dream For those of you yearning for the tranquility and charm of a small town, Oregon’s wine county could be your dream destination. Your years of homeownership have not only filled your heart with cherished memories, but more than likely, your pockets as well, with the equity in your home. Now, retirement or maybe even just a yearning for a change of scenery […]
Will Mortgage Rates Come Down? The Million Dollar Question
Will Mortgage Rates Come Down? The Million Dollar Question Today, let’s dive into the fascinating world of mortgage rates here in Oregon’s wine country. Whether you’re contemplating the idea of downsizing or upsizing your current home, or maybe you’re embarking on the journey of moving and buying a home in our small town region, mortgage rates are a topic you can’t afford to overlook. So, grab your favorite glass of Pinot Noir and lets embark […]
The Truth About Your Credit Score and Buying a Home
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a home loan. Lenders review your credit to assess your ability to make payments on time, to pay back debts, and more. It’s also a factor that helps determine your mortgage rate. An article from Bankrate explains: “Your credit score is one of the most important factors lenders consider […]
An Expert Makes All the Difference When You Sell Your House
An Expert Makes All the Difference When You Sell Your House If you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to work with someone who understands how the your hyperlocal housing market is changing and what it means for you. Here are five reasons working with a real estate expert can ensure you’ll get the most out of your sale.
How To Sell and Buy a House at the Same Time
How To Sell and Buy a House at the Same Time Are you a homeowner thinking, or even dreaming of upgrading to a new home? Maybe a bigger home or ready to downsize homes? It can be exciting to find your next home, yet overwhelming and stressful to think of selling your current home at the same time. Fear not, today I am here to guide you through the options of how to sell and buy […]