by Peggy | Nov 22, 2024 | Buying & Selling, Real Estate FAQs
If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the next they dip down a bit. So, what’s driving this constant change? Let’s dive into just a few of the major reasons why we’re seeing...
by Peggy | Oct 3, 2024 | Buying & Selling, Real Estate FAQs
Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion. And as a buyer or seller, it’s easy to assume that means prices are coming...
by Peggy | Jul 12, 2024 | Real Estate FAQs
The deadline for adhering to the new industry standards is quickly approaching. By August 17, 2024, all REALTOR®-owned MLS’s must implement the required NAR changes. In the meantime, realtors need to reevaluate their strategies to align with the new regulations....
by Peggy | Jun 21, 2024 | Real Estate FAQs
Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. You may even see some headlines talking about last week’s Federal Reserve (the Fed) meeting and what it means for rates. But the Fed doesn’t determine mortgage rates, even if the headlines make it sound...
by Peggy | May 17, 2024 | Real Estate FAQs, Uncategorized
From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages each.1 These events...
by Peggy | Nov 29, 2023 | Buying & Selling, Real Estate FAQs
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may find yourself interested in the latest real estate headlines so you can have a pulse on all of the things that could impact your decision. If that’s the case, you’ve probably heard mention of investors, and wondered how...