How You Can Help Your Home Stand Out to Buyers

When homes are hot, you need to try every possible method to make your home stand out — even some unconventional methods. Here are some great tips to make your home stand out to potential buyers — tips that you may not have thought of until now. The hiring of a home inspector is usually [...]

By |2020-04-09T14:19:23-04:00May 29th, 2016|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on How You Can Help Your Home Stand Out to Buyers

Move over Man Caves, She Sheds are Taking Over

Alright ladies, if you’ve just about had it with the man cave trend that’s been taking the industry by storm the last few years, it’s time to put your foot down and demand your very own space. And no, we’re not talking about your bedroom sanctuary that hosts a reading nook where you can [...]

By |2020-04-09T14:44:03-04:00July 24th, 2015|Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on Move over Man Caves, She Sheds are Taking Over

Average Rate on a 30 Year Mortgage Edges Up According to Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates are looking stable amid an improving housing market, with Freddie Mac’s latest survey showing that lenders were offering 30 year fixed rate home loans this week at an average interest rate of 4.02 percent, up from 4 percent a week ago. The results of this weekly survey say that the average for [...]

By |2020-04-09T14:41:20-04:00July 14th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on Average Rate on a 30 Year Mortgage Edges Up According to Freddie Mac

Studies Show How Consumers Misjudge Home Values

Encouraged by strong price increases and hot sales this spring, increasing numbers of owners are listing their homes for sale. But chances are good that millions of owners are making wrong assumptions about the value of their homes, according to two new studies. Wrong valuation assumptions can lead to bad decisions about whether to sell, [...]

By |2017-11-29T00:05:41-04:00June 16th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on Studies Show How Consumers Misjudge Home Values

Major Factors That Have Home Prices On The Rise

With housing on a steady path to recovery, home prices have risen approximately 20 percent in the last three years according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and Standards & Poor’s (S&P) Case-Shiller house price indices. Both consumers and industry professional expect that upward trajectory to continue this year. The anticipated increase is [...]

By |2020-04-09T15:50:09-04:00May 15th, 2015|Market Conditions|Comments Off on Major Factors That Have Home Prices On The Rise

Millennials Impact the Real Estate Market in a Big Way

Opinions on where real estate prices are headed from here might be mixed, but one thing is becoming increasing clear: Millennials will be a big part of it. According to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the so-called millennial generation comprised the biggest segment of home buyers last year. The [...]

By |2020-04-09T14:53:50-04:00May 12th, 2015|Market Conditions|Comments Off on Millennials Impact the Real Estate Market in a Big Way

8 Misconceptions of Home Buyers and Sellers

Most home buyers and sellers start the process filled with questions. Though it may seem like a tall task, educate yourselves about the ins and outs of the process and find the right agent to assist you with your goals. Below your will learn about some of the common misconceptions about buying and selling [...]

By |2020-04-09T14:40:23-04:00May 8th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on 8 Misconceptions of Home Buyers and Sellers