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by Barbara Woyak 02/2/2023
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at homeāand that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever
by Barbara Woyak 01/3/2023
In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing market has reacted accordingly.
by Barbara Woyak 12/2/2022
You don't have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in styleāeven in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings.
by Barbara Woyak 11/2/2022
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.
by Barbara Woyak 10/3/2022
Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision ā especially if youāre a first-time homebuyer. But in todayās whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploringā¦
by Barbara Woyak 09/1/2022
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.
by Barbara Woyak 08/2/2022
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesnāt stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place.
by Barbara Woyak 07/4/2022
No matter whatās going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost allā¦
by Barbara Woyak 06/1/2022
The last two years caught many of us off
guardāand not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest
housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in
2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply shortage.1ā¦
by Barbara Woyak 05/2/2022
5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Todayās Real Estate
Market
Our nation is in the midst of a serious
housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many
would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing,
many ofā¦
by Barbara Woyak 04/1/2022
Weāre still in a sellerās market, but that doesnāt mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, itās still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market.Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soonā¦
by Barbara Woyak 03/1/2022
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%āthe highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesnāt matter if youāre a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects ofā¦
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