by Susanne Novak | Nov 15, 2021 | Buyer Tips
A few days ago, this article on the front page of the Wall Street Journal caught my attention. All over the US homes have been selling quickly. In many cases it took less than a week from list to contract. It has become increasingly difficult to compete in this hot...
by Susanne Novak | Nov 8, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends
I spoke with a few builder’s reps in the past couple of weeks and was surprised to find that they are offering incentives again. Incentives are limited to select subdivisions and not publicized on their web pages. They probably won’t last. However, now is...
by Susanne Novak | Oct 31, 2021 | Buyer Tips
Unexpected expenses and costs are scary. This makes it the perfect topic for today on Halloween Sunday. I want to alert you of hidden charges and costs that could substantially increase your monthly payments when you buy a new house. When real estate websites show...
by Susanne Novak | Oct 11, 2021 | Buyer Tips
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that October is the best time of the year to buy a house. The housing market has definitely settled down. The inventory is now 25% higher than a year ago, the average sales price has started to decline, and most listings take longer than a...
by Susanne Novak | Oct 4, 2021 | Buyer Tips
With rising property values many baby boomers have a lot of equity in their homes. If you are over 62 years old, you can use a reverse mortgage to take advantage of all that equity when you buy a new house. A reverse mortgage doubles your home buying power, it...
by Susanne Novak | Sep 20, 2021 | Buyer Tips
The first half of 2021 was extremely challenging for buyers. You had to compete against multiple offers typically above list price, the inventory was lower than ever, and many homes sold in just a few days. If you have lost out a few times, you may have concluded that...
