Local Real Estate News & Market Trends

You’ll find our blog to be a wealth of information, covering everything from local market statistics and home values to community happenings. That’s because we care about the community and want to help you find your place in it. Please reach out if you have any questions at all. We’d love to talk with you!

March 18, 2022

Homebuyer Tips for the Spring Market

It’s no secret that many prospective homebuyers are finding the current real estate market challenging. One of the more unexpected consequences of the Covid pandemic was the hyper-focus on one’s home. This has resulted in a robust market where sellers are seeing advancing home sales prices and multiple offers.

While competition is fierce, clearly for sellers to sell, they need buyers. If your goal is to find a new home this year, there are a couple ways you can maximize your ability to have your offer accepted.

Two Ways Homebuyers Can Win in Today’s Market

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March 11, 2022

Hottest Color Trend For 2022

Did you know that each year paint and pigment companies work hard to predict the hottest trends in colors? They choose the “Color of the Year” and home designers love to infuse new tones and hues into their new designs. 

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March 4, 2022

Check Out These 5 Cool Home Tech Gadgets

There are so many new tech gadgets on the market these days. Technology should make your life easier and more enjoyable. Here are 5 of the hottest tech gadgets to try right now. 

5 Cool Home Tech Gadgets You Should Try Now 

  1. Motion Sensor Night Lights - Hate walking down a dark hallway at night? What about navigating the

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Feb. 25, 2022

Is it Time to Take Your House Off the Market?

When you first list your home for sale, the goal is to see an offer or two from a highly qualified buyer quickly. Unfortunately, even in a sellers’ market, sometimes days and weeks go by without much interest. When this happens, it may be time to reevaluate the listing. Here are 4 signs that it may be time to take your house off the market, at least temporarily: 

1. Needs Updating – It’s common in a sellers’ market to try to list your home without making updates. However, if you

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Feb. 18, 2022

Time to Fire Your Landlord

Each year, home renters face the question of whether to renew their lease for another year or determine it is time to buy a home of their own. Over the past couple of years, the US housing market has changed dramatically as home

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Feb. 11, 2022

Japandi: The Hottest New Design Trend

Fusion restaurants have been blending various culinary tastes for years with exciting new dishes and flavors. Japandi may sound like the latest dining fad but it’s the home design trend that’s taking the world by storm. A careful merging

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Feb. 4, 2022

A Lien Can Stop the Sale of Your House

One of the most common reasons for a home sale to fall through is the presence of property liens. Often the sellers  are not even aware they have a lien on their home and the delay caused by having them removed can cause a qualified buyer to look elsewhere. 

Along with other pre-listing tasks, such as repairs and curb appeal projects, sellers should order a title search to determine if any liens are on the property. Some liens are expected, such as the mortgage lien which ensures any

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Jan. 28, 2022

Choosing The Right Home Builder

Whether you plan to buy a single-family home, condo, or townhouse, buying in a new development can cause years of issues if you don’t choose a property with a solid, reputable home builder. 

It’s exciting to consider buying new construction, a brand-new home suited to your specific needs and taste. Yet unlike

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Jan. 24, 2022

Selling a Tenant Occupied House

The strong seller’s market has prompted homeowners across the country to consider selling their homes. What if your property is a rental unit with tenants in place? Can you still sell and take advantage of the rising home values? Yes, by understanding the steps and following a few tips, you maximize your profit in this strong market. 

The first step in selling your home with tenants in place is to understand your rights and responsibilities. The kind of

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Jan. 14, 2022

Kitchen Remodel Tips

Kitchen remodels are the most popular project among homeowners. Who hasn’t dreamed of the perfect kitchen? Most of us, however, don’t have the budget to hand the entire design off to a professional, and, instead, we choose the

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