We’ve all been there. One day, you look around your house, and there’s just So. Much. Stuff. Stuff in boxes, stuff on the walls, stuff in the corners—just…stuff. If you’re gearing up to sell your home, you’re going to have to deal with all that accumulated clutter eventually. Luckily, there are plenty of simple strategies […]
Today’s low mortgage rates have more homeowners dreaming of a lower rate and the smaller monthly payments that go with it. But it’s important to remember that when it comes to refinancing your mortgage, home equity matters. Equity is the cash value in your home. For instance, if your home is valued at $300,000 and […]
Everybody loves talking about mortgages. They’re fun, easy to understand, and a great icebreaker, right?….Wrong. Thanks to their lengthy process, technical jargon, and confusing options, mortgages have a bit of an intimidating reputation—but it doesn’t have to be that way! If you’re in the process of buying a new home and dreading the mortgage application […]
There are many things to think about when purchasing a home. Do I make enough money? Is my credit score good enough? How much do I need to put down to buy a home? There are a variety of programs with down payment options that come with advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes, putting down 20% has […]
As a result of months of low inventory, home prices continue to escalate throughout Michigan’s housing market — however, real estate professionals are starting to see signs of progress as available inventory begins to grow. Grosse Pointe made up for its unusual decline in closed sales with a 42 unit jump to 92 closed sales […]
If you’re gearing up to sell your home, you’ve probably read tons of articles all about what you should be doing…but what about what you shouldn’t be doing? After all, selling your home is a huge financial decision, and a misstep could mean losing out on your hard-earned profit. Don’t let something as easy to […]
Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy, and it becomes even trickier when you’re tasked with handling their estate. Oftentimes, the estate sale process is so much more than just selling their property. When someone dies unexpectedly, and especially if there’s no official will to go off of, it usually falls […]
A new home is a big financial investment. Not only will you likely be pouring a lot of your savings into the purchase, but you’ll also be choosing a place to call home for years to come. The last thing you want is to spend all of that time and money only to discover a […]
Real Estate professionals and economists are sounding more upbeat toward the housing market and Realtor.com® has revised its 2019 housing market forecast, reflecting optimism for a much stronger market as we head into the summer months. Lower mortgage rates are mostly behind this optimistic shift in attitude, with projected rates averaging 4.5% by the end […]
Millennials get a lot of flack, but they’re an important part of the real estate market. In fact, they make up the largest generational percentage of home buyers right now! So, if you’re planning on selling your home soon, it’s important to keep the average millennial home buyer in mind. This generation is unlike any […]
