Story Time! You Need to Get Pre-Approved
Back in October – about six months ago – I received an inquiry on a listing here in town: it was 155 Thackeray Drive, a beautiful expanded split level that was listed for $925,000. I met this prospect and his wife at the property. Although this couple liked the house, they experienced a bit of […]
What’s up with Mortgage Rates?
There’s a lot of confusion in the market about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates. So what’s up with Mortgage Rates? Here’s what you really need to know: compared to the near 8% peak last fall, mortgage rates have trended down overall. While they’re going to continue to bounce around a bit based […]
Find Your Dream Home in 2024
🎉 Happy New Year, everyone! 🏡✨ As we step into January 2024, we’re filled with excitement and warm wishes for happiness in your lives. In this exclusive real estate market update, we delve into the key factors shaping the landscape. Discover the latest insights on interest rates, a critical aspect influencing your investment decisions. Explore […]
Could You Use an Extra $72,000?
What’s going on with Home Prices? Watch this video to learn all about the current prices of homes, the market conditions that brought us to this point, the predictions of where they are going in the future, and how you could make an extra $72,000. Could You Use an Extra $72000? If you purchased a […]
Two Questions to Ask Yourself …. Where Are Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Headed?
Thinking about buying a home this year? It’s the time of year for me when I receive two types of calls: The buyers are ready NOW, the sellers may not be ready until April – see the problem? So, as a buyer, take this time to really get yourself ready for the process. Read on […]
Thinking About Making an Offer on a House?
Tired of losing in multiples? Need more ideas on how to make your offer stronger?
Is It Possible to Predict Interest Rates?
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: affordability. While not at an all time high, mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been for the lifetime of many prospective buyers. Couple this with a lack of inventory and continued high buyer demand, and you have many people being priced out of the market. Keeping in […]
Home Price Predictions
Are you in the camp that believes that home prices are going to crash? Our team meets a lot of first time home buyers – many of them believe that we are going to have a crash similar to 2008, that it’s only a matter of time. They are waiting for prices to correct and […]
Don’t Wait for the Rates to Drop – 3% Won’t happen!
If you’ve decided to postpone buying a home because of the current interest rates, it’s possible that you could wait longer than you’d planned. While some forecasters predict that rates will decline over the next 12 months, they don’t see rates dropping below 5% any time soon. So Don’t Wait for the Rates to […]
Mind Blowing Market Value Shift
This blows my mind. And I SELL REAL ESTATE! Yesterday, I did an analysis for a client where I pulled single family home sales for properties that were listed between $800,000 and $1,600,000 from January 1, 2020. I found nine homes that sold twice – their own best comps! The average increase in market value […]