Protect Your Rental from Scammers with Google Alerts
It seems scams and rip off artists are around every corner lately. As a Realtor I run across a rental scam almost daily and it goes a little something like this. Terrible scammer steals pictures off the internet of a property for rent or sale, sets up their own fake rental on CraigsList using the […]
How Historically Low Interest Rates Increase Your Purchasing Power
According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 3.47%. Rates have remained at or below 3.5% each of the last 16 weeks, marking a historic low. The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing costs, but also impacts your purchasing […]
5 Reasons You Should Consider Selling Now
People across the country are beginning to think about what their life will look like next year. It happens every fall; we ponder whether we should relocate to a different part of the country to find better year-round weather, or perhaps move across the state for better job opportunities. Homeowners in this situation must consider […]
Whether You Rent or Buy: You are Paying a Mortgage
There are some renters who have not yet purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. As an owner, your mortgage payment is a form […]
YoY Sales Increases Reach Double Digits
The National Association of Realtors’ most recent Existing Home Sales Report revealed that, compared to last year, home sales are up dramatically in five of the six price ranges they measure. Homes priced between $100-250K showed a 20.7% increase year-over-year. This is an impressive increase, showing that November was an excellent month for home sales in this price range. […]
Is Your Home Smart?
This holiday season, I have added to my already semi-smart home device collection. I already own two ecobee thermostats, two smart plugs, the ring doorbell and arlo cameras – most controlled by the samsung smart hub. I added three additional smart plugs to my collection and am begining to explore “scenes” and certain automation features. Is your home […]
Home Buyer’s Checklist
Buying a Home? This checklist will help you through the process of buying and inspecting the home, to moving in and setting up utilities.
