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 | Jun 7, 2023 | Home Ownership, Home Value
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was voted the best long-term investment...
by Marti Reeder | May 24, 2023 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Home Value, Pricing a Home
Home inspections are popular again, and that means buyers are likely to require one before purchasing your house. As you get ready to sell, let’s work together to make sure you’re prepared for what an inspection will cover. AND just as importantly, let’s be sure you...
by Marti Reeder | May 17, 2023 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Home Value, Pricing a Home
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. Contrary to those headlines, home...
by Marti Reeder | Nov 17, 2022 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Home Value, Real Estate
Fixer-upper homes are attractive for many reasons, including a lower sales price, less competition, and a relatively higher potential for resale profit. However, just like any other investment, there is risk involved in it. For one, fixer-uppers, which entail more...
