Sticky inflation and pricey home payments have homeowners considering creative ways to offset climbing expenses. Short-term rental popularity has picked up according to a recent survey from Realtor.com® and CensusWide. Among the surveyed homeowners, 39% have or would consider renting out part of their primary home. The younger generations have the most experience […]
Monday Market Brief… Sept. 11, 2023
What’s Up with Real Estate? National news and local views for the week ending Friday, September 8, 2023 It’s a highly unusual housing market, with home prices hitting new records, but transaction activity at 2008-2010 levels and mortgage rates at 20-year highs. Here’s my weekly update on national and local housing news – let me […]
8 Amazing Benefits of Adding a Deck to Your Home
Whether you have a pool or you simply love to entertain outdoors, a deck can provide you with a truly incredible outdoor space. From simple designs to decks with multiple levels, there are many benefits to adding a deck to your home. Check out eight great reasons that a deck will give your home more […]
Where are people Moving Today and Why?
For Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Buying Myths Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you’re thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market and wondering what you can do to help offset those. A new report from Gravy Analytics provides insight into where people are searching for homes and what they’re […]
How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home
If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the choice you’ll make. While housing market conditions […]
5 Ways to Make Tomorrow Better
Sometimes the little steps we take to be kind to ourselves can add to our feeling of content in a busy world. Here I am at 62, working as a Realtor. Being a grandma to many but most recent a little guy, we are so excited to finally have as our Son and […]