The Affects of Homeowner Migration on Home Values
We’ve seen significant homeowner migration since the pandemic. However, many of these trends started long before anyone had heard of Covid. Many people started moving from the largest metro areas to smaller and mid-sized cities, and it’s been happening across the United States. Migration Patterns Seattle to Portland, Houston to Austin, New York to Raleigh, […]
The Importance of Real Estate in Your Estate Plan
Estate planning is something we all have to face in life. The sooner you can start planning the better. The older you are, the more important it becomes to have all your legal and financial ducks in a row. If you own a home, it represents a significant financial asset. What will become of your […]
How Home Affordability Impacts Buying, Selling and Renting Trends
In our previous article, we talked about the effects of high mortgage rates on the real estate market. [Click here to read the full article.] We touched on the subject of rising home prices, as well. In this post, we would like to dig deeper on the trends of home pricing, renting and overall home […]
How Rising Mortgage Rates Are Affecting Home Buyers
Many economic experts predicted mortgage rates might start coming down in 2023. Unfortunately, that has not happened yet. If anything, they continue to rise. Average rates have been well over 7% lately and are creeping up on 8%. Yet, there is still demand from home buyers as both mortgage rates and home prices are high. […]
Affordable Ways to Add Value to Your Home
Are you looking to make some upgrades around your home without breaking the bank? There are some simple and affordable ways you can add value to your house. You don’t have to go through a major renovation or spend a ton of money to make your property a more appealing place to live. What is […]
Which Real Estate Documents Should I Keep (and for How Long)?
When you buy or sell a home, there is a lot of paperwork that needs to be completed. These represent various legal documents, mortgage loan agreements, title records, tax information and other documents representing your side of the real estate transaction. The big question is what do you actually need to keep in your possession […]
How to Buy or Sell a House When You Are a Partial Owner
This actually happens more than you might think. You find yourself in a situation where you need to sell a house, but you don’t have full ownership of the property. Or, you may be looking to purchase a property with a co-owner. Examples can include a house bought in marriage, or with a partner, friend, […]
Home Safety Tips and Technology for Today’s Homeowners
When you own a home, safety and security are very important. You want to protect yourself, your loved ones and your precious belongings from theft, natural disasters and other damage. Having a safer home gives you more peace of mind and helps you sleep a little better at night. It may even help reduce your […]
The Importance of Real Estate Negotiation Skills
It’s no secret that real estate is a transaction-based business. We are helping our clients buy and sell homes. Many important details need to be facilitated to make this happen, in addition to the guidance we are providing our clients along the way to help them make sound decisions. There are financial, emotional and practical […]
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
Having a mortgage is a big part of being a homeowner for most Americans. Getting a home loan is the only way most of us can afford to purchase a property, so it’s a natural part of the real estate cycle. Ultimately, making loan principal and interest payments is a good thing. You are not […]