Real estate is shifting to a more normal market; the days of national home appreciation topping 6% annually are over and inventories are increasing which is causing bidding wars to almost disappear. Some see these as signs that the market will soon come tumbling down as it did in 2008. As it becomes easier for […]
Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap in 2019
Every year around this time, we take time to reflect and plan for next year. If you are renting your current home but have dreams of homeownership, your plan for the new year may include buying, and you wouldn’t be alone! According to the 2018 Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report, 74% of renters plan […]
Creating a Multi-Tier Marketing Plan (Tier 3)
As we mentioned before in the first and second post of this series, creating an effective marketing plan is crucial for both the agent and the customer in luxury real estate. By assessing your marketing budget and goals, it is easier to identify the specific resources that will be useful and worth investing in for […]
How to Simply Increase Your Family Wealth by Paying for Housing
Everyone should realize that unless you are living somewhere rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. Buying your own home provides you with a form of ‘forced savings’ that allows you to use your monthly housing costs to increase your family’s wealth. Every month that you pay your mortgage, you […]
What If I Wait A Year to Buy a Home?
National home prices have increased by 5.4% since this time last year. Over that same time period, interest rates have remained near historic lows which has allowed many buyers to enter the market and lock in low rates. As a seller, you will likely be most concerned about ‘short-term price’ – where home values are headed over […]
The Tale of Two Markets [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: An emerging trend for some time now has been the difference between available inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets and that in the starter and trade-up markets and what those differences are doing to prices! Inventory continues to rise in the luxury and premium home markets which is causing prices […]
Hygge: The Scandinavian Solution for Happiness
Hygge is a term we have been hearing a lot this season – and for good reason! The Scandinavian-Nordic word has no English equivalent, and can best be described as a way of thinking, decorating and living that invokes a sense of relaxed happiness and brings about a feeling of home. Before we delve any […]
2008 vs. Now: Are Owners Using Their Homes as ATMs Again?
Over the last six years, we have experienced strong price appreciation which has increased home equity levels dramatically. As the number of “cash-out” refinances begins to approach numbers last seen during the crash, some are afraid that we may be repeating last decade’s mistake. However, a closer look at the numbers shows that homeowners are […]
Where Are Interest Rates Headed in 2019?
The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate, the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to know where rates are headed when deciding to start your home search. Below is a chart created using Freddie Mac’s U.S. […]
Creating a Multi-Tier Marketing Plan (Tier 2)
A creative multi-level marketing plan allows buyers and agents to have the opportunity for a more hands-on approach when it comes to marketing their home. It better helps the agent to understand exactly what their buyer or seller needs and how much effort and money is feasible for them to put into the process. While […]
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