Avoid Mortgage Missteps

Home buying itself can be stressful. On top of it all, home buyers must navigate mortgage rates and the ups and downs of the current housing market. It’s a lot to think about for anyone looking to buy a home, and especially first time home buyers. Anyone stepping into the housing market, and starting a…

What Haunts Home Buyers

October is filled with frightful tales of ghosts and graveyards, but nothing is as scary to a home buyer as the regrets that arise after they creep across the threshold of their new home. Home buying can be a whirlwind, especially in the current market. Many buyers are desperately searching for a home, for months…

Home additions: Lets look at the cost

  With interest rates remaining high and inventory low, many who were considering selling and then buying, are now considering staying in place. That doesn’t mean their current home is everything they need it to be, however; maybe more space is needed. So, what are the options? This is a question my family has been…

Do Outdoor Living Trends Add Value?

With temps rising and more time outside, many homeowners are considering ways to increase the value of their home now and into the future. Beyond basic maintenance of the property and any structures that sit on it – home, garage, or shed – what outdoor living trends can add value? Or even take value away?…

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Fed rate hikes impact on mortgage rates

With the Federal Reserve announcing another rate hike last week, we are watching to see what this will mean for mortgage rates and the housing market in general. The good news, it appears this may be the last hike according to several articles we found online. Okay, no one can guarantee what the Fed will…

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“Open For Inspection”

Spring is upon us. This historically means a busy time in the real estate industry. As the weather warms people considering a move are inspired. They will start to look at homes or get their homes ready to list. In the early 1900s, before brokers and agencies existed, buyers interested in a particular home would…

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Your Housing Market Goals in 2023

The New Year is in full swing and after a hectic holiday season many are reflecting on intentions and goals for the year ahead. If buying or selling a home is on your vision board for 2023, it’s important to understand today’s housing market, outline your long term goals, and work with industry experts in…