Calmer Market Ahead

Note: This article by Lawrence Yun has been reprinted from the Spring 2022 issue of Realtor Magazine, with permission of the National Association of REALTORS®.   Calmer Market Ahead Expect some easing in sales, though prices will continue to inch higher By Lawrence Yun (originally printed in the Spring 2022 issue of Realtor Magazine) The…

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Mortgage Rates Affect On The Housing Market

In today’s post we address mortgage rates, where they are headed and what this will mean for the real estate industry; particularly buyers, sellers and home prices. Mortgage rates were expected to rise in 2022. At an all-time low in 2021, many forecasted that mortgage rates would rise gradually and end this year in the…

2022 Real Estate Market Predictions

  As we enter the New Year, it’s a time for predictions. What will the 2022 real estate market look like? If you are planning on buying or selling this year, we know this question is top of mind. While no one can predict the future, it seems we may see some similarities to 2021.…

Common Home Sale Myths

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 tales are anomalies. Not every seller will see the same results; especially if they price…

Finding Your Next Home May Require Patience

The 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 economist, Lawrence Yun, in a recent Axios.com story, we are not in a bubble. “It…

Introducing Our Real Estate App

Today, 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, you can create personalized property searches. It also gives users access to our office and…