If you live in a hot real estate market, the rumor mill is constantly spinning. Neighbors share stories about houses selling way over asking price, sight unseen! For sellers, these stories are encouraging but often misleading. Many of these home-sale…
Read moreFrom visiting listings to television shows to social and blog posts, old homes seem to be a trending topic. Maybe it’s their affordability if you are willing to dig in and get your hands dirty should they require a renovation;…
Read moreThere’s no denying we are still in a sellers’ market; and if market conditions remain steady, we will be for some time. However, there is a silver lining for homebuyers…inventory levels may be trending up. This can be a positive…
Read moreTis the season to get outside, especially as we celebrate the fourth of July this year with family, friends and fireworks. Many of the local events we know and love are back on, with safety recommendations in place. These include…
Read moreWarmer temperatures mean summer is on the way. For many of us we are looking for any reason to be outside – either doing yard work, or relaxing and enjoying the fresh air. It’s not necessary to spend, spend, spend…
Read moreThe current housing market has many buyers and potential buyers frustrated. As prices drive higher and inventory seems nonexistent, they are feeling like something has to give…this bubble has got to burst. According to the National Association of Realtors chief…
Read moreToday, we are announcing an exciting new way to connect with Laffely Real Estate Associates on the go. We’ve partnered with HomeStack, a real estate mobile app builder, to create the Laffely Real Estate Associates App. By downloading the app,…
Read moreThis past weekend, we celebrated the first day of spring with warmer temps and sunny days. Typically, spring marks the hottest time for the housing market. The temperature is not the only thing continuing to rise, however. Homeowners are also…
Read moreGiven the low interest rates we are currently seeing for mortgages, my husband and I decided to refinance at the end of 2020. We’ve lived in our home for almost five years, and this is certainly not our first rodeo.…
Read moreWith the spring housing market already on the horizon as we move into 2021, along with much uncertainty due to the global pandemic and a new administration, many homeowners are asking themselves if it is still a good time to…
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