Monthly Archives: December 2022
Make 2023 A Year To Remember
Make 2023 A Year To Remember As I sit here looking out my office window, I see a sunny Winter day. But in a couple months, Spring will arrive. Soon, the trees will start to have leaves again and the grass will begin to green. Flowers will begin to bloom and the birds will begin... Read More
Planning To Sell Your House? It’s Critical To Hire a Pro.
Planning To Sell Your House? It’s Critical To Hire a Pro. With higher mortgage rates and moderating buyer demand, conditions in the housing market are different today. And if you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to understand how the market has changed and what that means for you. The best way to make sure you’re... Read More
Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do.
Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do. While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s a list of things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan.... Read More
Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.
Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry Consultant, explains: “Housing market headlines are everywhere.... Read More
Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers
Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one of the steps you should take early on is making sure you’re financially ready for your purchase. Here are just a few of the financial fundamentals you’ll need to focus on as you set out to buy a home. Build Your... Read More
Relationships And Intentional Gratitude This Holiday Season
Relationships And Intentional Gratitude This Holiday Season The holiday season is a time that should be about family, friends, and relationships. A time of heartfelt smiles and surrounding yourself with those you care for, respect, and love. This year, I hope you’ll join me by simply being thankful. This may be a nerd alert, but... Read More
What Makes a House a Home?
What Makes a House a Home? There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too. Home means something different to all of us. Whether it’s sharing... Read More
What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023
What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023 The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it’s put the market into a reset position. As the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made moves this year to try to lower inflation, mortgage rates more than doubled – something... Read More