How Higher Interest Rates are Impacting Real Estate Offers
A year ago, the average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage was around 3.367 percent. Today that number stands at 7.32 percent. The doubling of interest rates over the past 12 months is having an impact on what homebuyers are asking for in their offers, and the expectations of sellers. The real estate […]
4 Tips to Guarantee You Close on Time
Scheduling the closing date on a home is an exciting moment. It gives buyers and sellers a date to anticipate the transfer of ownership, and it’s an important meeting for all parties involved (realtors, families, lenders and the title company). However, before reaching the finish line at the title office, there are several tasks that […]
Don’t let Home Insurance Shopping Scare You
Shopping, comparing and securing home insurance can seem like a daunting task to some home buyers, but having the right insurance and enough coverage is critical in the event of an accident or damage. There’s a lot to consider when reviewing home insurance policies and options, and each company has its own packages designed to […]
Don’t Let Social Media Ruin Your Home Sale
A few years ago we wrote a piece describing how social media posts can impact the buying or selling of a home. There’s been several changes to social media since 2019, and we thought it would be beneficial to update potential sellers and buyers about the impact personal social posts can have on a real […]
The Changing Real Estate Tide
The tide is shifting from a sellers’ market to a more balanced market, and the change is taking place at a lightning-fast pace. Between quickly rising interest rates and increased inventory, home sellers now need to exercise more patience to sell their property. Interest Rate Impact The extremely competitive real estate market of 2021 wasn’t […]
Clearing up 5 Common VA Loan Myths
For almost 80 years, VA loans have helped our country’s military service members realize the dream of homeownership. Sellers and real estate agents who choose to ignore the VA benefit earned by military families and Veterans are missing an opportunity to work with a strong, pre-approved buyer, and are discriminating against those who have served […]
Packing Checklists so Nothing is Forgotten in a Move
Spring and summer are the most common seasons for moving. But, before the paperwork is signed and the keys are handed over, there’s an important step that must happen first – packing. There are many different approaches to packing. Some prefer the “find a box or bag and start throwing stuff into it” method, while […]
What Rising Interest Rates Mean for Our Local Housing Market
Over the past year, the local real estate market has been hot. Houses are being sold as soon as they make it onto the market, and builders are having a tough time meeting demand. To say the real estate market has been busy is an understatement. Construction material shortages, low interest rates and the desire […]
Multiple Real Estate Agents Will Not Find You a Home Faster
The past few years have definitely been a sellers’ market. Many homes are under contract within the first few days of a listing being active, which requires buyers to be flexible and competitive when it comes to showings and putting offers together. A trend realtors are seeing right now are buyers wanting to use multiple […]
Moving to Indiana? These are the best places to live
(NEXSTAR) — As spring approaches, so does moving season in the United States. According to MovingLabor.com, 80% of moves occur between April and September. To help those looking to move to a new area, Niche this week released its 2022 Best Places to Live in America rankings. “The pandemic triggered a new set of possibilities — suddenly, […]