Home Service Professionals
Its no secret that ultra-low mortgage rates fueled the home buying frenzy. For nearly 5 years we witnessed a stedy increase in home prices, well above the normalized rate of ~4%. But what was really behind the steep climb…? Factors Affecting Rapid Home Price Increases 2018-2022: Historically Low Fixed Interest Rates – hovering under 4% […]
Why Staging Matters, Even in a Seller’s Market Homes may be selling faster, but the right style can help earn the highest ROI. September 27, 2021 | By: Patti Stern Many homes are going under contract the first weekend they’re listed—and sometimes without any preparation for the market. Still, real estate professionals can’t promise sellers their […]
There has been a lot of confussion around the real estate class action legal rulings regarding agency commission. The reasons the charges were brought to bare, the background of agency representation and how the listing contract affects everyone involved. How Real Estate Agency Works It is helpful to understand the basis for the foundations of […]
Becoming a Home Owner may be easier than you think… Today, there are many options for renters to become home owners. Whether your first home or getting back into the markt to become a home owner there is likely a program for you. So, the most important step you can take is to contact a […]
Phoenix Valley is a hot commodity (no pun intended!) Buyers are relocating and retiring here from just about everywhere. Corporate HQ relocation, high job growth, dry climate and amazing resources make this America’s go to destination today and in the future. When People Have to Move… Our home inventory continues to be low making good […]
Governor Whitmer Eliminates Remaining Real Estate Limitations and Reopens Much of the State. Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-110, rescinding her “Safer at Home” Order, and moving the entire state to phase four of the MI Safe Start Plan. This action removes most of the restrictions that real estate brokerages and clients have been operating […]
5 Nonlazy Reasons to Skip Remodeling Before You Sell Home sellers often hear that if they ever hope to find a buyer, they must whip their house into perfect shape—fix this, paint that, overhaul your horribly outdated kitchen. But just looking at the list of renovations is exhausting! This leads many to wonder: Do I really […]
So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call ‘home,’ and you’ve finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true! Below are 4 steps provided by Freddie […]
8 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying and Selling at the Same Time By Jamie Wiebe | Jan 24, 2019 Plenty of people find themselves buying and selling a home simultaneously, but knowing that others have gone through the same stress does not make it one bit easier. After all, the stakes are so high: If […]
Whatever You Call It, It’s Real and It’s Here By Clare Trapasso | Realtor.com Ever since the whiplash-inducing, bust-and-boom cycle of the U.S. housing market kicked into high gear with last decade’s devastating crash and this decade’s ever-escalating home prices, bidding wars, and inventory shortages, one question has been top of mind for buyers and sellers alike: Is this […]