Have your needs changed and you feel ready to make your move? Have you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn’t as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses were selling quicker than ever, they’re still selling faster than normal. The graph below uses data from Realtor.com to tell…
3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House in 2024
If one of the goals on your list is selling your house and making a move this year, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement about what’s ahead and feeling a little sentimental about your current home. A great way to balance those emotions and make sure you’re confident in your decision is to keep these three best practices…
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When Will Home Prices Be Affordable Again?
Home buyers have their fingers crossed that 2024 will be the year where home prices regain some normalcy. One promising sign entering the new year: mortgage rates, which remained stubbornly high throughout 2023, have steadily declined over the last couple of months. Following eight consecutive weeks of declines, the average 30-year fixed rate rose for…
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Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024
From ecosystem conservation to “new” darker neutrals in exterior paint, we look at the trends set to take hold in the industry this year. Three Key Takeaways Advise buyers that nobody should copy trends for their popularity since they change over time; a better approach is to seek joy. Aging boomers have more options to…
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2024 Goals? Your Home Equity Can Help!
If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this: “. . . your home’s equity is the difference between how much your home is worth and how much you…
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Consider Public Education
What type of impact can schools have on property values? When buying a home, one of the most common questions is, ‘How do good or bad schools affect home values, and what type of impact do they have?’ Schools are so important to buyers in our area. Fortunately, our area has some of the best schools in…