by NICK FLERLAGE | Nov 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your agent to be your guide.If the market is flooded with houses for sale, updates may be necessary for your house to stand out. In our...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Nov 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program: “The objective of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program is...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many people have questions about home prices right now. How much have prices risen over the past 12 months? What’s happening with home values right now? What’s projected for next year? Here’s a look at the answers to all three of these questions. How much...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Nov 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
In today’s housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result, homeowners ready to sell have a significant advantage. Here are three ways today’s low inventory will set you up for a win when...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Nov 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights Heading into the end of the year, you might wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s what the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says.Housing supply is lower than last year,...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Nov 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen. There are fewer homeowners in trouble...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Nov 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the lowest point ever recorded, and they’ve...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
With mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to find a home before the end of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), puts it...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic: “Since January of this year, the national median...
