by Susanne Novak | Mar 14, 2022 | Seller Tips
Many homeowners believe it’s a piece of cake to sell their house in today’s booming sellers market. They assume offers will come pouring in as soon as the house hits the market. I can assure you this is NOT the case. You can’t just relax on the beach...
by Susanne Novak | Feb 7, 2022 | Seller Tips
The recent Home Price Index from Corelogic will dampen your hopes for another year of double digit gains. Home values are leveling off and may only rise by 3.5% at the end of 2022. Home Values Peaked in 2021 We know that all good things must come to an end. If you...
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 | Dec 6, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends
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...
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...