August 2017 Market Insight

Thanks to growing consumer demand and low mortgage interest rates the inventory levels continue to dominate the news and trends in our real estate market. While many geographical markets have seen a slight increase of inventory, believed to be due more to the normal increase of the summer selling season, levels are still quite a bit below what is considered normal.  

Fun and Festive 4th of July Recipes

With all the traditions and activities that surround the 4th of July, one staple that remains each and every year is FOOD! From family recipes to personal favorites, you can't experience a true 4th of July celebration without an assortment of delicious meals and treats. I love food so I though I would share a few recipes that I hope to see at this year's get togethers.

Market Insight June 2017

If you want to know whether this year is going to be good for buyers or sellers or both we need to look at several factors.  First, looking at the housing market we see a recent uptick in mortgage rates.  Second, we are seeing home prices move upwards and third, low inventory does not appear to be changing anytime soon.  This has made buying a home slightly less affordable than it was a couple of years ago, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping the flood of buyers in the marketplace.

4 Ways Technology Changes the Game in Real Estate Sales

You’ve just begun to think through the idea of selling the home you currently live in.  You haven’t looked at new houses yet and aren’t completely sure when the move might take place.

When suddenly you notice that every ad popping up when you look at your social media sites is about how easily your home could sell and how fast it might sell and maybe even how much it most likely would sell for!  How did they do that?  How did they know you were thinking about selling your house?

If you or someone you know is in the market to buy or sell real estate, I would appreciate the opportunity to earn the business. Thank you!