Rates and the housing market seem to be on everyone's mind, so we want to update you on the current status and make sure you are in the know!  We heard rumors but sadly 6% is here and here to stay for a while (in some cases as high as 6.75% for lower credit borrowers). This can be very scary to hear and discouraging for buyers.  But we have some stats t

  There is no doubt that we have heard our share about record-breaking home prices, rising consumer costs, supply chain constraints, and more. Because of this the thought of buying a new home can be scary!  We want to ease your mind and give you some insight on why inflation shouldn’t stop you from purchasing a new home.  Home prices have been rising for a while and will

  Are you a renter? Lease up soon and not sure what to do in the coming months?  Let us see if we can offer you some insight! The biggest thing as a renter that you should be aware of is that rent has been increasing since 1988 with no slow down in sight!  According to ApartmentList.com: “. . . the national median rent has increased by a staggering 17.8 percent. To put t

  5 years ago this question was a no brainer. In order to make your home stand out to a buyer you had to make the necessary upgrades. Flash forward to today where houses are selling faster than ever, and the question among sellers is if it is even necessary? First things first is talk to your agent! They are the expert in knowing what’s worth it in your market and how much it can ac

Could your home be the oasis in the desert for home buyers? Homebuyers are continuing to flood the market due to a sense of urgency as mortgage rates slightly rise. The fear? That they will continue to rise along with home prices this year and next! So like we have been sending, buyer demand is greatly outweighing the current housing supply.  According to NAR (National Association of

The biggest financial debates we have seen this year is whether it is more beneficial to buy a home or rent with the uncertanties of the market. However when having this debate most people are overlooking the abilitly you have to build wealth as a homeowner.  Acording NAR homeownership is the key pathway to building wealth. How you may ask? Well, an increase in equity builds the wealth of