Today, I’m feeling grateful for things that I don’t often think about – much less feel gratitude for! Things like zoning regulations, well-planned, wide city streets, reasonable speed limits, age limits to casinos and more. This week I went to Montana for a friend’s funeral. The snow-capped Rocky Mountains were stunningly beautiful. Yet the sceneryContinue reading “HOME SWEET HOME”
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How Can You Believe Prices are Falling with Low Inventory?
An ongoing consumer refrain at open houses and in grocery store conversations is “Home prices are crashing!” Is that true? Let’s explore some facts about this year’s home prices and the inventory impact, too. Last year at this time, many housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. Being disaster oriented, media outlets ranContinue reading “How Can You Believe Prices are Falling with Low Inventory?”
The Future of Housing: Exploring the Advancements and Benefits of 3D Printed Homes in the USA
The real estate industry is constantly evolving, and one of the most exciting advancements in recent years has been the emergence of 3D printed homes. This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we build and live in our homes. By constructing houses layer by layer using specialized printers and durable materials, 3DContinue reading “The Future of Housing: Exploring the Advancements and Benefits of 3D Printed Homes in the USA”
Forbearance Programs Still Help the Housing Market
When the pandemic hit in 2020, many experts thought the housing market would crash. They feared job loss and economic uncertainty would lead to a wave of foreclosures similar to when the housing bubble burst over a decade ago. Thankfully, the forbearance program changed that. It provided much-needed relief for homeowners so a foreclosure crisis wouldn’t happenContinue reading “Forbearance Programs Still Help the Housing Market”
The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation
If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that price growth is beginning to normalize. Here’s the context you need to really understand that trend. In the housing market, there areContinue reading “The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation”
Housing Inventory is Low But More Homes Are Coming onto the Market!
Why Is Housing Inventory So Low? So today we’ll address this frustrating dichotomy – ongoing low inventory even though more homes are coming on the market at a time of year when inventory usually drops even more! For buyers new to the market, one question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move todayContinue reading “Housing Inventory is Low But More Homes Are Coming onto the Market!”
Fall Home Maintenance
This morning, I woke up to the kind of weather I love and made plans to pull weeds and cut down the lilies. It now officially feels like fall and that means getting our home prepped for cooler weather. OUTSIDE I always start by walking around the house and checking for any siding damage andContinue reading “Fall Home Maintenance”
How Inflation Affects the Housing Market
Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, they’re connected. Whenever there are changes to one, both are affected. Here’s a high-level overview of the connection between the two. The Relationship Between Housing Inflation and Overall Inflation Shelter inflation is the measure of price growth specific to housing. It comes from a survey ofContinue reading “How Inflation Affects the Housing Market”
How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home
If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the choice you’ll make. While housing market conditions are definitelyContinue reading “How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home”
Ten Steps of Buying New Construction
Currently new construction sales make up almost a third of the housing inventory. If you’re considering new construction, you want to be aware of the benefits and disadvantages of purchasing a new home. It is important to be educated before starting the process. Don’t go onsite without your agent. Usually when you go in, thereContinue reading “Ten Steps of Buying New Construction “
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