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The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down
The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans. The Impact... Read More
Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.
Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry Consultant, explains: “Housing market headlines are everywhere.... Read More
Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities.
Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities. At first glance, the increase in housing supply compared to last year may not sound like good news for prospective sellers, but it actually gives you two key opportunities in today’s housing market. An article from Calculated Risk helps put the inventory gains the market has seen in 2022 into perspective... Read More
Charcuterie
(char • cu • te •rie) /,SHar’koodere/The colors, textures and artistic compositions possible with meats, cheeses, fruits, pickles and crackers engage all the senses. It creates a positive and memorable experience when shared with family and friends. Charcuterie is hot, hot, hot…yet requires no cooking! At first glance, Charcuterie is an imposing word. It requires... Read More
AJAJAS Are Everywhere!
Ajaja is the scientific name defining the roseate spoonbill. Dazzling at a distance and rather peculiar up close, plume hunters nearly purged Roseate Spoonbills from the US in the mid- and late-1800s. Their feathers were fashioned into fans by Native Americans and later used indiscriminately as ornamentation by early colonists. Happily, in today’s world, the... Read More
3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers
3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home. As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too. Here... Read More
Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the only... Read More
Perspective Matters When Selling Your House Today
Perspective Matters When Selling Your House Today Does the latest news about the housing market have you questioning your plans to sell your house? If so, perspective is key. Here are some of the ways a trusted real estate professional can explain the shift that’s happening today and why it’s still a sellers’ market even during the cooldown.... Read More
The Long-Term Benefit of Homeownership
The Long-Term Benefit of Homeownership Today’s cooling housing market, the rise in mortgage rates, and mounting economic concerns have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to factor the long-term benefits of homeownership into your decision. Consider this: if you know people... Read More
Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?
Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market? If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared, it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. Buyer Demand Then and... Read More