First-time home buyers are important to the health of the housing market. They typically account for around 40 percent of the homes sold. That number has fallen in recent years …
TV vs Reality
Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? When you’re in the middle of your real estate …
Rent? Or Buy?
When debating whether to rent or buy your next place, the argument in favor of renting usually includes the fact that it’ll be cheaper – especially since you don’t have …
New Home Market’s Important Role
Thinking about building a new home? No? If you aren’t in the market for a new home, why should you care about the New Home Market? Well, for starters, it …
Connie Hladik Shares Do’s and Don’ts of Remodeling
I’ve had a lot of experience with remodeling. My husband, Larry, and I have built three houses together, completing a lot of the work ourselves on our first two. We’ve …
Spring Housing Market Heats Up
As spring approaches, there’s always an increase in the number of Americans who express interest in buying or selling a house. For many reasons, spring is traditionally the season when …
Don’t Expect Big Changes In the Housing Market
Housing market fundamentals have been relatively steady, for some time now. Mortgage rates have been low by historical standards, prices have been rising, and inventory has been down. All three …
2017 Year-End Recap
Reading real-estate news can sometimes give you the impression that there are nothing but challenges in today’s market. Inventory shortages and rising prices dominate the headlines and can make it …
Young Adults Hold Key
First-time home buyers, typically young adults, are an important demographic when tracking the health of the housing market. That’s because, they typically make up nearly half of all home sales. …
Home Sales Rise
Sales of previously owned homes rose for the third straight month in November, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors. The improvement put home sales at their …