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 […]
New Construction Home Inspection – The What & Why
New Construction Home Inspection -The Truth About and Why They Are Vital Should you have a professional home inspection done on a new construction home? Without a doubt yes. When you have a professional inspection completed before you close and occupy your newly built home, you have the opportunity to catch issues before you become responsible for the repairs as they are still covered under your builders warranty. Stick with me as I go over […]
Monthly FHA Loan Costs are Dropping!
Monthly FHA Loan Costs are Dropping! Big changes are coming to the FHA loan this month. The US Department of Housing & Urban Development (aka HUD), announced this last week that the monthly mortgage insurance premiums on new FHA loans endorsed on and after March 20th will be reduced! This will be the first time since 2015 that there has been a change to these costs. The hope is that these changes will benefit borrowers […]
Pay Attention to Your Hyperlocal Housing Market
In talking about the 2023 housing industry, one thing experts agree, unlike the last few years, it will be hyperlocal. We will see some markets across the nation drop home prices. Others will remain flat while some communities will continue to see moderate value price increases. Will the national news be able to tell the whole story for where you live? The consensus is that unlike the last few years, in the year ahead, probably […]
The Top Three Trends Changing the Housing Market for Buyers
The last two years have been a wild ride in the housing market. So much so, that many Buyers decided to step out of line and press pause on their dream of homeownership. Have you delayed your plans to buy a house because of how competitive the market has been the past few years? If so, you may be happy to know, today’s housing market is looking different from even just a few months ago. […]
What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices
What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, recent headlines about home prices may be top of mind. And if those stories have you wondering what that means for your home’s value, here’s what you really need to know. What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? It’s possible you’ve seen news stories mentioning a drop in home values or home price depreciation, but it’s important […]
How Owning a Home Builds Your Net Worth
How Owning a Home Builds Your Net Worth Owning a home is a major financial milestone and an achievement to take pride in. One major reason: the equity you build as a homeowner gives your net worth a big boost. And with high inflation right now, the link between owning your home and building your wealth is especially important. If you’re looking to increase your financial security, here’s why now could be a good time to start on your journey […]
Separating Fact from Fiction in the Housing Market
Separating Fact from Fiction in the Housing Market If you’re following the news, chances are you’ve seen or heard some headlines about the housing market that don’t give the full picture. The real estate market is shifting, and when that happens, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in. They can help debunk the headlines so you can really understand today’s market and what it […]
Expert Housing Market Forecast for the Second Half of 2022
Expert Housing Market Forecast for the Second Half of 2022 The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the second half of the year holds for residential real estate. Where Mortgage Rates Will […]
Easy DIY Home Staging Tips When Preparing to Sell your Home
Easy DIY Home Staging Tips When Preparing to Sell your Home Are you looking at buying a new home, yet feeling stressed with the need to prepare your current home for sale at the same time? If you are not sure where to start or how to get your home ready, this article is for you! Today I am sharing easy home staging tips that I provide to all my sellers, about how to prepare their homes […]