by NICK FLERLAGE | Oct 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the best ways to build your family’s financial future is through homeownership. Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the net worth of a homeowner is actually over 40 times greater than that of a renter. Maybe it’s time to start thinking...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Oct 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Once the kids have left the nest, you may be wondering what to do with all of the extra space in your home. Chances are, you don’t need four bedrooms anymore, and it may be a great time to sell your house and downsize, maybe even into a single-story home....
by NICK FLERLAGE | Oct 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
In today’s real estate market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do. According to the U.S. Economic Outlook by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home prices nationwide are...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Oct 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights According to CoreLogic, homeowners across the country are gaining significant equity.Over the past year, the average homeowner gained $9,800 in equity, growing their overall net worth.If you’re ready to sell your house and begin...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Oct 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
A year ago, additional space and extra amenities had a very different feel for homebuyers. Today, the health crisis has brought to light how valuable more square footage and carefully designed floorplans can be. Home offices, multi-purpose rooms, gyms, and theaters...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
As shelter-in-place orders were implemented earlier this year, many questioned what the shutdown would mean to the real estate market. Specifically, there was concern about home values. After years of rising home prices, would 2020 be the year this appreciation trend...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Oct 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Back in March, as the nation’s economy was shut down because of the coronavirus, many were predicting the real estate market would face a major collapse. Some forecasts called for a 15-20% decline in transactions. However, six months later, it seems as though the...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights As a seller today, you may think pricing your home on the high end will result in a higher final sale price, but the opposite is actually true.To sell your home quickly and for the best possible price, you should eliminate buyer concerns by pricing...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Oct 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Homeownership is one of the best ways to invest in your financial future, especially as your home equity grows. Home equity is a form of forced savings that can work to your advantage as the value of your home appreciates. Across the country, home equity was...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Oct 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Last week, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported their Housing Market Index (HMI) hit an all-time high in the 35-year history of the series with a score of 83. The index gauges builder perceptions of current...
