Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market

Buyers around the country are astonished at how low mortgage rates are. While some are apprehensive about buying a house during a pandemic, most want to take advantage of the thousands they will save with such low rates. Most buyers face the current challenge of navigating a seller’s market with low inventory and steep competition. However, it is not impossible to buy the house you want! Follow the guidance below for some tricks to buy in a seller’s market.

DIY Together – Home Projects You Can Tackle as a Family

Families are suddenly spending a lot more time together at home. If you are running out of things to keep your kids busy, consider doing some of these DIY projects! Doing small home renovations together will create a bonding moment, can be great lessons in project management for people of all ages, and a chance to improve communication and patience with one another.

Selling Your Home - 10 Final Steps

As your home sale reaches it’s final stages, all the packing and moving can be stressful. As your Realtor, part of my job is to help alleviate stress with helpful information. A normal closing period is usually about 30 days. Once the inspection and appraisal are completed, the buyer has invested money and passed most of the contingencies, so barring any unforeseen issues, the home sale is likely closing (and hopefully on time)! If you have any questions or concerns about any of these - just ask me. It’s a complicated process, but with the help of your team of professionals - Realtor, Escrow, Title, Lender, etc… we will work together to make it as smooth as possible.

Analyzing the Cost Gap Between Renting and Buying

The question on the top of every first-time home buyer’s mind is whether or not it is cheaper to rent or buy. Arguments are frequently made about whether buying or renting makes more financial sense. Financial analysts watch the costs of both homeownership and the rental market to see which is more affordable. According to Realtor.com, the gap in cost between renting and buying has been steadily decreasing over the past years. Although the monthly rent versus mortgage may make it seem like it is more affordable to rent, it may end up costing you more money in the long term.

Home Buying & Selling Options During The Coronavirus Outbreak

The Coronavirus Pandemic has been surreal. Businesses and individuals have been continually adapting to stay safe and healthy during this worldwide outbreak. With the help and suggestions of our local RE/MAX, Realtor and MLS offices, your real estate professionals are working together to keep everyone safe, while continuing to help people buy and sell real estate.