by Marti Reeder | Jul 24, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Market Conditions, Neighborhood, Real Estate
In today’s highly competitive real estate market, where home inventory levels are not keeping up with the constant stream of buyer demand, there are steps you can take to ensure you are most prepared for success when buying a home. The 3 tips we are going to expand on...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 10, 2017 | FSBO, Home Ownership, Home Search, Home Selling, Market Conditions, Real Estate
In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 26, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Market Conditions, Real Estate, Renting vs. Buying
Deciding to buy a home instead of renting is a tough call, especially in a hot real estate market like this one where housing is scarce. This infographic shows that the tide has shifted a bit, and it will actually cost you less to purchase a home than it is to rent a...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 19, 2017 | Closing Costs, Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Interest Rates, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, Mortgage, Pre-Approval, Real Estate
A seller’s market can be a tough place for first-time homebuyers to purchase their first home, but don’t despair. It is certainly doable. Educate yourself on what’s needed to succeed in a seller’s market and work with an experienced Realtor who...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 5, 2017 | Appraisal, Commissions, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Home Value, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, Offer, Pricing a Home, Real Estate
Home buying and selling are complicated, detailed processes and, because they are often the most significant financial commitments of your lifetime, they can be highly stressful too. However, with a real estate professional on your side, buying or selling a home can...
by Marti Reeder | May 30, 2017 | Finance, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, Misc., Offer, Real Estate
If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, but haven’t decided yet, consider this. We are currently in a seller’s market. Typically, the real estate market has 6 months of home inventory available. However, whenever inventory dips below 6...
