Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2024 Third Quarter Update
Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2024 Third Quarter Update Learn why Caz refers to Joe Peters of Coldwell Banker as Mr. Hyper-Local as Joe answers the tough questions about what is happening in our local real estate markets across [...]
Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Your Buying Power
Mortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line. As rates drop, your monthly payment on your next home does too. Even a small change in mortgage rates can have a big impact on your purchasing power. If you put [...]
Checklist for Getting Your House Ready To Sell
Checklist for Getting Your House Ready To Sell Getting your house ready to sell? Here’s a few tips on what you may want to do to prepare. Focus on making it inviting, showing it’s cared for, and boosting your curb appeal. If you [...]
How Home Prices Have Grown over Time FHFA
How long have you lived in your house? Because if it’s been a while, chances are you have a whole lot of equity built up. In the last 5 years, home values have gone up by almost 60%. And in 30 years, [...]
Early Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
Thinking about moving in 2025 and wondering what to expect? In their early 2025 housing market forecasts, experts say mortgage rates will come down slightly. As that happens, more buyers will jump back into the market, so more [...]
Could a 55+ Community Be Right for You?
If you’re thinking about downsizing, you may be hearing about 55+ communities and wondering if they’d be a good fit for you. Here’s some information that could help you make your decision. What Is a 55+ Community? It’s important to note that these communities aren’t just [...]
What Mortgage Rate Are You Waiting For?
You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of years. But there is hope on the horizon. Rates have actually started to come down. And, recently they hit the lowest point we’ve seen in 2024, according to Freddie Mac (see [...]
Inventory Improves Year-over-Year
Did you know? The supply of homes for sale has grown significantly this year. Here’s what that growth means: More options for your move More negotiation power for you More likely sellers will make some repairs More moderate price growth Please connect with [...]
3 Reasons To Move in Today’s Shifting Market
The housing market is in a transition. And that gives you three key opportunities going into the fall. There are more homes actively for sale. Builders are motivated to sell, so a newly built home may be more achievable than you think. And mortgage [...]
Home Inspections For Sellers: How To Prepare
If you’re thinking about selling your house, it’s important to know what the home inspection is and what inspectors look for. As supply grows and buyers regain negotiation power, you may find you want to do some select repairs with a good return on investment [...]
What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity
Curious about selling your home? Understanding how much equity you have is the first step to unlocking what you can afford when you move. And since home prices rose so much over the past few years, most people have much more equity than they may realize. Here’s a deeper look [...]
3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash
Back in 2008, there was an oversupply of homes for sale. Today, there’s an undersupply. The three main sources of inventory show this isn’t like the last time. Existing homes, new homes, and foreclosures are all way below the levels we saw during the [...]