Opinions differ about whether home buyers are best served by purchasing an older home or new construction. New homes enjoy that “new home” smell and the idea that you are the very first occupant can be very appealing. On the other hand, older homes resonate with nostalgia and many architectural design elements are no longer … Continue reading Pros And Cons: Older Homes Versus New Construction →

In the past, you’ve likely read about how the Millennial generation is opting to rent rather than buy property. While this still holds true for many Millennials, the fact is that a growing number of this generation is making the leap into buying. In fact, according to Inc., Millennials today represent the largest demographic of … Continue reading Millennial Home Buyers – What You Need To Know →

You’ve found it: A large new home for your family. It’s in the area of the city that you love, with the perfect architectural style – American Craftsman – and lots of room for entertaining guests. It would have been perfect for you, but there’s only one problem – you’re not quite ready to pay … Continue reading Going Low How To Submit An Offer Below The Asking Price Without Spooking The Seller →

Home improvements are key investments when it comes to quality of life and property value. While decks, solar panels and smart technologies are trendy options, installing a home generator may be even more valuable. That’s because backup generators not only improve market value, they also protect you and your home during severe weather incidents. Consider … Continue reading 4 Important Reasons To Install A Home Generator →

The 2020 Millennial Home Buyer Report demonstrates how, in terms of homeownership aspirations, this generation is similar to earlier ones. Unfortunately, many potential buyers may be discouraged from entering the market due to misconceptions about the obstacles to homeownership, particularly those relating to down payments and FICO® ratings.    Whether you're a millennial or not, … Continue reading Two Biggest Financial Myth in Homebuying–Debunked →

Mortgage rates don't make for an interesting Thanksgiving dinner discussion, but this year is a complete exception. You can bet your bottom dollar that the subject will come up at your table if there is a house buyer or seller.    Since the beginning of 2022, mortgage rates have more than doubled, soaring past the … Continue reading Should Sellers Expect Higher Demand Next Year? →

If you're considering selling your home, you've probably heard about the housing market's cooling and are wondering what that means. We're still in a sellers' market, even if it's not at the peak intensity we witnessed during the epidemic. This proves that you got your window.    Being realistic and working with a reliable real … Continue reading Handy Tips Before Placing Your Property in The Market →

Rising mortgage rates over the past year have cooled the sizzling housing market. As home price growth has halted, fewer properties have sold over the past nine months than the month before. This is all because the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has quadrupled this year, drastically restricting consumer ability to purchase a home. Additionally, … Continue reading Expert’s Prediction: Mortgage Rates Are Going Down →