Finding the right home to purchase today is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers. With so few homes for sale and construction of newly built homes ramping up, you may be wondering if you should consider new construction in your search process. It’s a great question to ask, and one to look at from the pros and cons … Continue reading New Construction or Resale?
The 2020 Homebuyer Wish List
The word “home” is taking on a whole new meaning this year and buyers are starting to look for new features as they re-think their needs and what’s truly possible. Many buyers are considering a move to Florida for the first time to take advantage of the great weather that affords year-around options for activities. … Continue reading The 2020 Homebuyer Wish List
Homebuyer Demand Is Far Above Last Year’s Pace
Homebuying has been on the rise over the past few months, with record-breaking sales powering through the market in June and July. Buyers are actively purchasing homes, and the momentum is continuing into the fall. It is, however, becoming harder for buyers to find homes to purchase. If you’ve been thinking about selling your house, the coming … Continue reading Homebuyer Demand Is Far Above Last Year’s Pace
The Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year
Today, Americans are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is enabling many families to re-evaluate what homeownership means and what they find most important in a home. According to Zillow: “In 2020, homes went from the … Continue reading The Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year
Ask a PRO (Paul R Oakes) About Buying A Home
Some Highlights According to trending data, searches for key real estate topics are skyrocketing online. Clearly, lots of people have questions about buying a home, and other topics related to the process. Working with a trusted real estate professional will help you create the most personalized and helpful experience. Let’s connect so you have the guidance … Continue reading Ask a PRO (Paul R Oakes) About Buying A Home
Just How Strong is the Housing Recovery?
Just How Strong Is the Housing Recovery? The residential real estate market has definitely been the shining light in this country’s current economic situation. All-time low mortgage rates coupled with a new appreciation of what a home truly means has caused the housing market to push forward through this major health crisis. Let’s look at two measures … Continue reading Just How Strong is the Housing Recovery?
Sellers Are Returning to the Housing Market
In today’s housing market, it can be a big challenge for buyers to find homes to purchase, as the number of houses for sale is far below the current demand. Now, however, we’re seeing sellers slowly starting to come back into the market, a bright spark for potential buyers. Javier Vivas, Director of Economic Research … Continue reading Sellers Are Returning to the Housing Market
10 Fall Home Maintenance Items for Homeowners
This is a great checklist for anyone who owns a home. Follow this checklist to make sure your home is well maintained and trouble free. It includes many items that aren’t daily or weekly maintenance, but are vitally important to do at least annually. This is an excerpt from an article written by Karen Kostiw … Continue reading 10 Fall Home Maintenance Items for Homeowners
Improving your home’s Curb Appeal
The Importance of Curb Appeal We all know how important first impressions are … well, your home’s Curb Appeal is it’s first impression. Many know how important it is to clean up the interior of a home, but if your home’s Curb Appeal doesn’t draw them in, then all of the work on the inside … Continue reading Improving your home’s Curb Appeal
January Pool Service
Keeping your pool healthy January is a great time to service your pool. Whether you hire it done, or you do it yourself, the new year is a great trigger for less frequent maintenance tasks. Every pool owner knows to regularly empty filter baskets, brush and vacuum the pool and balance the pool water chemistry. … Continue reading January Pool Service