by Susanne Novak | Jan 31, 2022 | Buyer Tips
In today’s competitive housing market it has become common practice for buyers to waive contingencies when they submit an offer. Here are my thoughts on which contingencies you may consider waiving, and when you definitely should not waive them. 3 Contract...
by Susanne Novak | Jan 17, 2022 | Seller Tips
You may have seen articles comparing the cost of leasing vs. owning a home. Most of these articles simply compare the monthly mortgage payment to your lease payment and proclaim that the lower one wins. This comparison is wrong. It completely misses the incredible...
by Susanne Novak | Jan 3, 2022 | Buyer Tips
Let’s begin the new year with a success story that started one year ago. My clients, Brian and Brandon, have been renting an apartment for the past five years. Every month they put money aside to save for the down payment to buy and own a home. 2021 was supposed...
by Susanne Novak | Dec 27, 2021 | Market Updates
I received the official homes sales data for November just before the holidays … there is simply no end to the hot housing market. The total number of home sales closed since the start of 2021 already surpassed all sales recorded in 2020. We are certainly...
by Susanne Novak | Dec 13, 2021 | Trends
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...
