Real Estate Realness: Falling Back!
It’s that time again to Fall Back! Remember to set your clocks back 1 hour tonight before bed. And while you’re changing your clocks back, remember to also change the batteries in your smoke detectors – they should be changed every six months so this is the perfect way to keep on top of it!
Real Estate Realness: How to Sell Fast!
Declutter your home to sell it faster.
The items around the house that make it home for you, may not do the same for others. Buyers are more likely to make their highest and best offer when they can envision the home as their own. The everyday clutter of a lived-in home can distract from that and influence their final purchase decision.
Real Estate Realness: What is an Escrow Account?
What is an escrow account?
It’s a secure account, managed by an independent third party, to receive, hold, and distribute funds for the parties in a transaction.
An escrow account is where earnest money is held until all the conditions are met and the transaction closes. An escrow account is also where your lender will place a portion of your monthly mortgage payment to ensure your annual insurance premium and property taxes are paid at a later date.
Real Estate Realness: Rates and Inflation
As inflation rises, so do the mortgage rates. But why is that?
Well, your mortgage interest rate depends on more than just your credit and your financing terms with the lender. It’s also affected by how the economy is doing. Inflation decreases the value of a currency, which leads to higher prices for goods and services, including mortgage rates.
Real Estate Realness: When to Find a New Home
Are you ready to fall in love… with a new home?
If you’ve been feeling like you’ve outgrown your current living situation, you may be ready.
If you’ve been feeling like there’s too much to fix in your current home to be happy with it, you may be ready.
If you’ve been feeling like there just has to be something out there that works better for you, you may be ready.