This article comes from Keeping Matters Current. With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers looking to make a purchase before mortgage rates rise further, bidding wars are common. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nationwide, homes are getting an average of 4.8 offers per sale. Here’s a look at how that breaks down state-by-state (see map below): The same report from NAR shows…
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Don’t Let Rising Inflation Delay Your Homeownership Plans
This article was first posted on Keeping Matters Current. Some Highlights If recent headlines about rising inflation are making you wonder if it’s still a good time to buy, here’s what experts have to say. Housing is an asset that typically grows in value. Plus, your mortgage helps stabilize your monthly housing costs, and buying protects you from rising rents. Experts say owning a home is historically a good hedge against inflation. Work with a…
Your Home Equity Is Growing
This article comes from Keeping Current Matters. Some Highlights If you’re a homeowner, today’s rising equity is great news. On average, homeowners have gained $51,500 in equity since this time last year. Whether it’s funding an education, fueling your next move, or starting a business, your home equity is a great tool you can use to power your dreams. Ready to sell? Reach out to a local real estate professional to talk about how you…
Essential Items For Your Rental Guests
To understand what rental guests expect for the onsite amenities that greet them as they enter the property for the first time is to understand a cross-section of contexts: the contemporary competition rental units have for attracting guests, the length the guests have to go to arrive at their destination, and the special requests or needs the guests may have. We have compiled a list from the top rental websites providing a list of essential…
Furnishing Your Rental Property – Three Things To Know
There are three important things to think about when you start making furnishing decisions for a rental property. 1. It is not about what you like… it is about what your GUESTS like! You may love a stylish urban loft look, with minimalist furnishings and cool colors, but that may not be what your customer has in mind. Think about what a vacationer coming to the mountains would envision for their vacation spot, and try to…