Locking your interest rate protects you from increases due to market conditions. Locking early safeguards your budgeted payment. By locking the rate, if the market goes up, you get the lower rate; if it goes down after the lock, you may be able to pay a fee and lower the rate. Knowing when to take […]

Sellers, who last year, were not willing to make any concessions, are much more likely to do so this year due to the softening of the market because of inflation and higher mortgage rates affecting affordability for buyers. Concessions can take place in different forms. A seller could offer to pay the buyer’s closing costs […]

Key Takeaways: The spring real estate market is going to be busy Lower mortgage rates mean increased competition Get ready to succeed this spring—contact us today! The spring real estate market starts to shake things up after the quieter winter season, and this year is no exception. With mortgage rates cooling off from last year’s […]

The TCJA of 2019 dramatically increased the standard deduction so that many homeowners benefit from taking that rather than itemizing their deductions. Taking the standard deduction may result in a larger deduction even if you have no expenses that qualify for claiming itemized deductions. Another thing reinforcing taking the standard deduction was low rates at […]

Key Takeaways: Sell your home faster with these easy repair and design tips Minor improvements can make a big difference Contact us to sell your home for top dollar in 2023 Thinking about selling your home in 2023? Your property’s interior and exterior look and feel have a direct impact on the final sale price […]