by NICK FLERLAGE | Mar 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights Today’s home price appreciation is driving equity higher throughout the country.If your needs are changing and you’re ready for a new home, your equity may be a great asset to power your next move.Now is a great time to put your equity toward...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Mar 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. However, with so many buyers competing for available homes right now, renovations may not be as vital as they...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the strongest January and February activity in over a decade. Then came the announcement on March...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder that leads to forming household wealth. As Freddie Mac explains:...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Mar 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights With so few houses for sale today, it’s important to be prepared when you’re ready to buy a home.Meeting with your lender early, knowing your must-haves and nice-to-haves, preparing for a bidding war, and keeping your emotions in...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Mar 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
When you sell your home, you want to sell it quickly and for as much profit as possible. But if you want to fetch top dollar for your home, what do you need to check off your to-do list before you list your home? A recent video from realtor.com outlined the...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Mar 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Spring is almost here, and many are wondering what it will bring for the housing market. Even though the pandemic continues on, it’s certain to be very different from the spring we experienced at this time last year. Here’s what a few industry experts have to say...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Mar 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Instead, real estate had one of its best years ever. Home sales and prices were both up substantially over the...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Mar 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated real estate headlines that day and the next. Articles talked about the “negative impact” it may have...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Mar 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
What buyers want in a home changes all the time. So, the question is—what are home buyers looking for in 2021? The National Association of Home Builders 2021 What Home Buyers Really Want report (outlined in a recent article from REALTOR® Magazine)...
