Tag: housing market
Maximize Home Sales This Fall: What You Need to Know
Summer is coming to a close, and if you’ve been thinking about selling, you might be wondering if you missed your chance. Better to wait until next year or even next spring, right? Not so fast. About one in three of all home sales… Continue Reading “Maximize Home Sales This Fall: What You Need to Know”
The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For
That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you’ve been using for storage. To you, it’s extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it’s the reason they’d pick your house. Here’s… Continue Reading “The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For”
The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now
You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier. And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s what some are starting… Continue Reading “The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now”
What sets Crawford County apart from other Northern Michigan counties…
Exploring the lifestyle, natural beauty, and real estate opportunities in Northern Michigan For many people dreaming of living “Up North,” Crawford County, Michigan, quickly rises to the top of the list. With miles of pristine rivers, endless forest trails, and a welcoming small-town community,… Continue Reading “What sets Crawford County apart from other Northern Michigan counties…”
The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Sale
There’s one decision you’re going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the price… Continue Reading “The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Sale”
Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.
If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about 3 years. This moment… Continue Reading “Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.”
Thank You for an Incredible Year — Looking Ahead to 2026 with Optimism
As this year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you to my clients, friends, referral partners, and community for the trust, support, and encouragement you’ve shown throughout the year. Being part of so many important… Continue Reading “Thank You for an Incredible Year — Looking Ahead to 2026 with Optimism”
Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?
You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter. While a lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to buy a house, new data shows January may actually be the best time of year for budget-conscious buyers. Kind of surprising,… Continue Reading “Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?”
The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed
In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house. It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether… Continue Reading “The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed”
Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the rest of 2024.
Here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. Home Prices Are Expected To Climb Moderately Home prices are forecasted to rise at a more normal pace. The graph below shows the latest forecasts from seven of the most trusted sources… Continue Reading “Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the rest of 2024.”
