Blog Archives: September 2016

Can you believe that the first day of fall is here?! Is it just us…or does it seem like we were just planning summer vacations and fishing our flip-flops out of the closet?! With crisp, perhaps cooler days upon us and the holidays fast approaching, you are likely wishing someone could craft your to-do list…and tackle it too! If those home plans include buying selling…you know that we are always here to help! No matter if the comforts of home are in a new or existing residence, we have compiled three helpful fall checklists for making sure ...

As we transition from the summer to the fall real estate market, you may feel like the most pressing home trend questions can only be answered by a crystal ball. Since real estate agents aren’t traditionally soothsayers…let’s review some data-based predictions instead. Homes.com reports that the most likely shifts are with regards to: Mortgage Rates - Volatility is already present and a slow but long-awaited climb appears to be looming. Generational Drivers - Millennials, Generation X and aging Baby Boomers are expected to drive the ...

With inventory remaining tight, many buyers find themselves continuing their home hunt into fall. While we firmly believe that the best buyer resource is the real estate agent that’s right by your side, we recognize that a little personal due diligence is an equally important part of the process. While the current market may have your patience wearing a little lighter…it’s all the more reason to do the heavy lifting when it comes to your housing homework. This isn’t a decision you make often or take lightly…so don’t let desperation dampen ...

If we all had the same perspective on everything…life might be a little simpler, but also a lot more boring! To make things even more interesting, there are often multiple ways that we individually view major decisions – and the home transaction process is no exception. To help clear up the clutter of a major transition such as buying or selling your home, we encourage you to consider these three perspectives as you make the best possible decision for you. FINANCIAL. Property is quite often the single, largest financial investment that ...