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...
by Susanne Novak | Sep 13, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends
I just came back from a week-long vacation in the mountains around Salt Lake City. While Utah has not suffered from wildfires like California, the Salt Lake Valley is known for its low air quality. Luckily, the air we breathe in Columbus has been relatively clean and...
by Susanne Novak | Aug 23, 2021 | Buyer Tips
A sharp rise in building permits and a decline in buyer traffic at model homes gives you more choice with less competition when you build new. However, the price of new construction is not going to drop anytime soon. Here are the details … Building Permits Rise...
by Susanne Novak | Aug 16, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends
Over the past few months, I talked to many frustrated buyers who were ready to give up on their home search and continue to rent. I believe this is a mistake as the market has been normalizing this summer. Will the Housing Shortage Continue? Unlike what most people...
