Home Prices Are Rebounding If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. If we take a year-over-year view, home prices did drop some, but that’s because we’re comparing […]
Take a few moments to update your knowledge~: Renting or Selling Your House: What’s the Best Move?~
Renting or Selling Your House: What’s the Best Move? If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained […]
Our local Kittitas County and Kitsap Peninsula markets may have some answers for you: The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]~
Your Take Away: A smaller home typically means lower bills and less upkeep. Then there’s the potential windfall that comes from selling your larger home and buying something smaller. But there are plenty of factors homebuyers forget to consider when downsizing. Some Highlights Downsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when they retire or when […]
Americans Still View Home Ownership as the American Dream
Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and prosperity. These are all things that owning a home can help provide. A recent survey from Bankrate asked respondents which achievements they feel most […]
The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own: The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own
The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent. If you’re currently considering selling your […]
Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market
Take Away for the Kitsap Peninsula and Kittitas County: When you see the stories in the media that prices are falling later this week, remember the coins. Just because the median price changes, it doesn’t mean home prices are falling. What it means is the mix of homes being sold is being impacted by affordability […]
File this under SMART thinking: Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates
Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates If you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are it’s because something in your life has changed. And, while things like mortgage rates are a key part of your decision on what you’ll buy next, it’s important to not lose sight of the reason […]
Have The ‘Unicorns’ Galloped Off from Today’s Real Estate Market:: In Kittitas County and on the Kitsap Peninsula
A Take Away For You Buyer Demand If you look at the headlines, you’d think there aren’t any buyers out there. We still sell over 10,000 houses a day in the United States. Of course, buyer demand is down from the two ‘unicorn’ years. Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be […]