by NICK FLERLAGE | Aug 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
In April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posted an article, Home Buyers’ Preferences Shift Towards New Construction, which reported: “60% of people who were looking to buy a home in 2020 said they’d prefer new construction to an...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Aug 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Home prices continue to rise as we move through the summer, and that’s good news for sellers who are looking to maximize their home’s potential. If you’re on the fence about whether to list your house now or later, the question you should really ask is: will...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. As it notes: “Beyond...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind, they may also be missing crucial information about today’s housing market that you need to make your best...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Aug 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some veterans are finding it difficult to obtain a home in today’s market. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Conventional conforming mortgages (mortgages that conform to guidelines set by Fannie Mae and Freddie...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Aug 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again.The longer the wait, the more you’ll pay, especially when mortgage rates and home prices rise. Even the...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Aug 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are four reasons why that won’t happen. 1. There are fewer homeowners in trouble...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the hottest topics of conversation in today’s real estate market is the shortage of available homes. Simply put, there are many more potential buyers than there are homes for sale. As a seller, you’ve likely heard that low supply is good news for...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Jul 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’re a prospective buyer or seller, it’s important to understand the current real estate market conditions and how they affect you. The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) just released its Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate report. Here...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively impact affordability for...