Rising mortgage rates are forcing buyers off of the fence to make a purchase before rates and prices climb higher. Here's why...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you all of the best during this Thanksgiving Season...
We owe them all
Thank you to all of the men and women who serve our country and to their family members and friends who support them! "This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is home of the brave." Feeling the utmost respect, honor, and gratitude for your dedication and service to …
No Wave of Foreclosures this Time
Why a Wave of Foreclosures Is Not on the Way With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen. There are fewer homeowners in trouble …
Spiked Cranberry Punch
You'll be thankful I shared my favorite punch recipe in time for Thanksgiving this year!! This incredible combination of homemade cranberry juice, apple juice, sparking wine and Fireball is a total crowd pleaser - I had you at Fireball didn't I? 🙂 Always a bit hit with family and friends on Thanksgiving because it is absolutely …
What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know about the Appraisal Gap
It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That is the simple principle that accounts for today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals. In recent months, it’s become increasingly common for an appraisal to come in below …
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How Upset Should you be about 3% Mortgage Rates?
Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated real estate headlines that day and the next. Articles talked about the “negative impact” it may have on the housing market. However, we should realize two things: 1. The bump-up in rate should …
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Simple, Sweet, and Spicy Pear Salsa
I am still a huge fan of my favorite Black Bean and Corn Salsa. This year-round delicious pleaser continues to wow crowds whether at a backyard BBQ, sitting poolside, or snuggled onto the couch to watch the Super Bowl. BUT, I now have another fresh tasting salsa recipe that a good friend introduced me to. …
Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?
Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates? Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of this year. Many hopeful homebuyers are now wondering if they should put their plans on hold and wait for …
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“I Have a Dream”
Jobs and Freedom - two words that ring out every single day. Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr gave his speech on August 29, 1963 at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom? We obviously can't help but think of Martin Luther King Jr's famous "I Have a Dream" speech today - …
Be Home. Be Well. 