For Buyers

Buyer Demand Surging as Spring Market Begins

Posted by Monica Foster On April 18, 2019 In General Information

Last fall, some predicted that the 2019 residential real estate market would be a disaster. There was even belief we might experience a housing crash like the one that occurred during the last decade. However, according to two separate reports*, [...] Read More

Monica Foster April 18, 2019

Are Low Interest Rates Here to Stay?

Posted by Monica Foster On April 17, 2019 In General Information

Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have been on the decline since November, now reaching lows last seen in January 2018. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, rates came in at 4.12% last week! This [...] Read More

Monica Foster April 17, 2019

Homeowners: Now Is A Good Time To Sell Your House

Posted by Monica Foster On April 16, 2019 In General Information

Every month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases their Seller Traffic Index as a part of their Realtors Confidence Index. In the latest release, NAR reported that homeowners have been reluctant to sell their houses. This is reflected when [...] Read More

Monica Foster April 16, 2019

3 Questions You Need To Ask Before Buying A Home

Posted by Monica Foster On April 15, 2019 In General Information

If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is [...] Read More

Monica Foster April 15, 2019

Posted by Monica Foster On April 12, 2019 In General Information

Some Highlights: The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%! Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November! Hop in now to lock in a low rate! 88% of property managers raised their rents in the [...] Read More

Monica Foster April 12, 2019

Home Value Appreciation Stops Falling, Begins to Stabilize

Posted by Monica Foster On April 11, 2019 In General Information

The percentage of home price appreciation on a year-over-year basis has decreased each month for over a year. The question was how far annual appreciation would fall. It seems we may now have the answer. In a recent post on [...] Read More

Monica Foster April 11, 2019

Home Buyer Demand Will Be Strong for Years to Come

Posted by Monica Foster On April 10, 2019 In General Information

There has been a lot written about millennials and their preference to live in city centers above their favorite pizza place. Some have even gone so far as to say that millennials are a “Renter-Generation”. And while this might be [...] Read More

Monica Foster April 10, 2019

Why Pet-Friendly Homes Are in High Demand

Posted by Monica Foster On April 9, 2019 In General Information

One of the many benefits of owning your own home is the freedom to find your ‘furever’ friend. By pointing out the aspects of your home that make it ‘pet-friendly’ in your listing, you’ll attract these buyers, rather than alienating [...] Read More

Monica Foster April 9, 2019

What to Consider When Choosing Your Home To Retire In

Posted by Monica Foster On April 8, 2019 In General Information

As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether they should sell their homes and move has become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home [...] Read More

Monica Foster April 8, 2019

Posted by Monica Foster On April 5, 2019 In General Information

Some Highlights: Every spring, your home needs some extra TLC! Whether you plan on selling your home this spring or not, conducting this maintenance will help ensure your home functions well for the rest of the year. If you need [...] Read More

Monica Foster April 5, 2019

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