On the surface, buying an existing home seems like the most affordable route to go. After all, the median price of an existing single-family home is $223,000. In contrast, the typical cost to build new construction averages $289,415. Obviously, there exists quite a bit of variations in sorting ... » Learn More about Which happens to be Cheaper: To purchase or Build New?
Home Ownership
January 2017 Item of Value
We will be posting an Item Of Value on a monthly basis with just "Good to Know Information". We will include a downloadable version for you as well. We have a monthly mailer that we also send out to our valued clients. If you would like to start receiving it we have include a signup below. As we ... » Learn More about January 2017 Item of Value
Plumbing Issues to watch out for When purchasing a property
When you’re searching for a new house, pesky plumbing problems could be overlooked - especially if you don’t understand how to identify issues lurking behind the walls. Some plumbing flaws are an easy fix. Others can lead to serious damage and major financial woes if they aren’t addressed ... » Learn More about Plumbing Issues to watch out for When purchasing a property
Increased Rates Fail to Discourage Buyers
Despite mortgage rates reaching a two-year high a week ago, home buyers say the increased rates aren't scaring them away from their real estate search, in accordance with a new Redfin survey. Only 2.6% of respondents to the survey say they have chose to postpone their search since rates rose above ... » Learn More about Increased Rates Fail to Discourage Buyers
First-Timers Don’t seem to be Backing Down Yet
Higher rates on mortgages and home prices aren’t causing first-time buyers to back down yet. Those new to the home-purchase game comprised 32% of the market in November, up from a 30 % share a year ago, in accordance with the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest housing ... » Learn More about First-Timers Don’t seem to be Backing Down Yet