by Marti Reeder | Feb 23, 2024 | Home Ownership, Home Selling
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...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 7, 2024 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Interest Rates
As of late, the housing market seems to be in standby mode, ready to rev up if mortgage rates fall or further stagnate if rates rise. Currently, mortgage rates are toggling back and forth in the mid-6% range, down from the high 7% range in the fall of last year....
by Marti Reeder | Jan 31, 2024 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Mortgage
If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last few years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, and are now dropping back down a bit. Ever wonder why? The answer is complicated because there’s a lot...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 8, 2023 | Home Ownership, Home Value, Interest Rates, Real Estate
Inventory Tightens up Over the Holidays Real estate has a seasonal trend. Each winter, we see a dramatic decrease in the number of new resale listings during the holiday season with the first of the year as the low point for unsold inventory. Additionally, a low...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 6, 2023 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Home Value, Pricing a Home
Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who believe there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think...
by Marti Reeder | Nov 15, 2023 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling
If you’re considering buying a home or selling your current one to find something that better suits your needs, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today. Here’s what you need to know. There’s still a lot of confusion and misinformation out...