by Susanne Novak | Feb 14, 2022 | Buyer Tips
Despite of a massive increase in building permits and new home construction, not enough homes are being built to meet demand. That’s one of the core findings of new research from realtor.com. The Housing Supply Gap Expands in 2021 New households are formed at a...
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 | Jul 19, 2021 | Buyer Tips
Did you miss out due to multiple offers this spring? Don’t give up, yet! You will have a second chance to buy without overpaying because the housing market seems to be normalizing. Now is Not the Time to Overpay! On Friday I toured a few listings with one of my...
by Susanne Novak | Nov 4, 2019 | Seller Tips
The housing market has changed over the summer. You may be wondering if we are still in a seller’s market? That depends on the value of your property. Last week I explained how 50% of all homes sell between $100,000 and $250,000. Only 5% of buyers can afford luxury...