by NICK FLERLAGE | Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
2020 was a tough year for buyers. Low inventory made it difficult for potential buyers to find the right property—and if they did find a home they were interested in, demand often drove up prices and competition, making it hard to get an offer accepted. But...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Feb 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality, there’s hard evidence that shows how owning a home is more affordable than renting in most...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Feb 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
As more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or finer features. In their most recent Luxury Market Report, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) shares: “In a...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Feb 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Between low interest, fierce competition, and rising home prices, 2020 was a challenge for buyers, but offered serious advantages to sellers—and it looks like that dynamic is continuing into 2021. According to recent data from realtor.com, the number of homes for...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Feb 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that we may be in another housing bubble like the one we experienced a little over a decade ago. Here are three...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Feb 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Over the past year, our homes have become an integral part of our lives more than ever. They’re much more than the houses we live in. They’re our workplaces, virtual schools, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection through the evolving health...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Feb 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights A real estate professional is an expert who can advocate on your behalf throughout the process when building a home.Agents help you understand key steps, like choosing upgrades and managing negotiations, while staying within your budget from start to...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Feb 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, but the thought of needing a large down payment might make you want to pump the brakes. Today, there’s...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Feb 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Feb 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide what makes the most financial sense. That equation will most likely take into...
