What's in store for 2025?Now that the election is over and the Fed cut 25 basis points in November there is much to consider for the real estate market in 2025. Among the top 10 issues for 2025- housing inventory, affordability(mortgage rates), political uncertainty and…
If you've never bought a home before, the sheer number of mortgage loan options can be overwhelming. Here are 9 of the different types of loans available so you can figure out which one best fits your circumstances.
Fed Hints Only 25 Basis Points Cuts for Rest of 2024 What Happened To Mortgage Rates?An unexpectedly strong jobs report is prompting analysts and investors to rethink their forecasts for upcoming rate cuts. Instead of a hefty half-point reduction, a smaller…
It's been a tough week for homebuyers, with stronger September jobs growth AND hotter than expected September CPI (inflation) sending bond prices lower and mortgage rates higher. Nonetheless "green shoots" are appearing with pending sales and housing sentiment improving.…
During their recent meeting, the Federal Reserve (often referred to as "the Fed") reviewed the current economic landscape, including factors such as inflation, employment rates, and overall economic growth.
A house is an enormous financial investment for most people who own one, and unlike an asset like a car, it grows in value over time. One way homeowners can increase their investment is to make improvements or upgrades to the house.
On August 17, 2024 new changes to our real estate practice went into effect that will affect both home buyers and home sellers. Here's what you should know.
Style is as individual as human beings are, but we can generally agree that there are some style trends that should be left in the past -- some in the very recent past, others long ago -- because they make your rooms look, well, terrible. And dated. Before you jump on the…
