The Bottom Line Savings in any form is a good thing. The forced savings you can earn from making a mortgage payment enables you to build wealth through home equity. That equity can come in handy in both good and more challenging times. There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner […]
The Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021
The Bottom Line “Interestingly, markets, where new supply is improving the fastest, tend to be higher priced than those that have yet to see improvement, suggesting sellers are more active in the more expensive markets.” As more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for […]
Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?
The Bottom Line Don’t let down payment myths keep you from hitting your homeownership goals. If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, connect with your agent to review your options. Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to […]
Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One
THE BOTTOM LINE “Home-prices are rising faster than rents and wages in a majority of the country. Yet, home ownership is still more affordable, as amazingly low mortgage rates that dropped below 3 percent are helping to keep the cost of rising home prices in check.” If spending more time at home over the past […]
What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market
Bottom Line For the households that lost a wage earner, these are extremely difficult times. Hopefully, the new stimulus package will lessen some of their pain. The health crisis, however, should vastly improve by mid-year with expectations that the jobs market will also progress significantly. Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) […]
Is This the Year to Sell My House?
Bottom Line If you’re ready to make a move, you can feel good about the current sentiment in the market and the advantageous conditions for today’s sellers. Connect with your agent today to determine the best “next step” when it comes to selling your house this year. If one of the questions you’re asking yourself […]
Turning a House into a Happy Home
Turning a House into a Happy Home Bottom Line Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a move-up buyer who wants to start a new chapter in your life, now is a great time to reflect on the intangible factors that turn a house into a happy home. We talk a lot about why it makes […]
3 Reasons to Be Optimistic about Real Estate in 2021
Bottom Line Experts forecast that buyers and sellers are going to be active in 2021. If you’ve thought about buying or selling your home this year but have held off, now may be the time to take advantage of this market. Let’s connect to take the first step toward your new home today. This year […]