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Upsizing: How Real Estate Experts Got Baby Boomers Completely Wrong
We've all been told that suburban home owners will downsize when their children leave for college. This is no longer the case. Today's empty nesters are not looking for a small, maintenance-free condo to spend their golden years. They are moving to larger, more...
Mortgage Interest Rates Rise Much Faster Than Predicted
I just want to send you a quick update from the mortgage interest front. You probably heard that interest rates will rise in 2022. Many experts predicted that the 30-year fixed rate will increase to 3.8% by the end of this year. Unfortunately, their predictions were...
Thank You for a Fantastic Year, Plus a Miracle Home Alert
With Christmas just a few days away, I want to use today's email to express my gratitude to all my clients and say THANK YOU for a fantastic year! In 2021, my RE/MAX 24/7 team and I were able to help 110 families buy or sell a house. It means a lot to me that you...
Housing Trends to Watch in 2022
Many organizations are publishing forecasts this time of the year. I review most of them so I can help my clients make smart decisions when they buy or sell next year. Here's a summary of the most important trends that will impact the housing market in 2022... Housing...
How You Can Own an Epic Second Home for 1/8 of the Cost
If you’ve dreamed of owning a second home, you’re not alone — interest in second homes has been rising during the pandemic. Unfortunately, the cost and responsibility of maintaining a second home puts ownership beyond the reach of most would-be buyers. Your second...
Are Builder’s Incentives Coming Back?
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 the best...
2 Free Tools to Determine Climate Risk and Air Quality for Your Home
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...
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