Why the Recent Jump in Rates?
When we last delivered our “Rate Update,” the environment was ultra-low rates. Fast-forward a few months, and the 30-year [...]
Fannie adjustable mortgages dive to 1.75% for first 5-10 years
Lower, more affordable payments keep better pace with skyrocketing home prices. The lowest point for 30-year fixed rates was [...]
How do you tell if it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Real estate markets fluctuate through cycles, and knowing what type of stage the market is at can help you decide [...]
Ways to Hang Plants Outdoors
Your plants don't need to be planted in the ground to flourish. Even if you don't consider yourself handy, you [...]
Rent-to-Own Properties on the Rise
The demand for these types of properties has increased recently. While opting for a rent-to-own property looks good on paper, [...]
Where Are Rates Headed?
After weeks of lower bond prices and higher yields, the cure for higher rates may be higher rates as the [...]
6 Backyard Design Rules You Should Break in 2021
By now, the birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and cloudless sunny skies are ahead. Warmer weather means more [...]
New mirrors may reflect your home’s best attributes
Consider more stylish looking glasses when you put your home up for sale. In anticipation of the day when [...]
Home Sales in February were Hot! Hot! Hot!
February was a crazy month for local homebuying. Price records were broken as a buying binge pushed sales activity [...]
Tax Deductions on Home Equity Loans and HELOCs: What You Can (and Can’t) Write Off
Do you have a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC)? Homeowners often tap their home equity for some [...]