by Mark Chaffee | Oct 20, 2021 | Homebuying, Real Estate Market
Spring and summer are traditionally popular times to purchase a home in many parts of the country. However, home shopping in autumn can offer several unique advantages. Here are four reasons why buying a home in this season may be beneficial. Less competition With...
by Mark Chaffee | Sep 21, 2021 | Homebuying, How To, Real Estate Market
When you’re getting ready to sell your home, you want to showcase all its positive features. To do this effectively, you may need to take some time to stage your home’s interior and exterior for potential homebuyers in order to sell it quickly and for a great price....
by Mark Chaffee | Jan 19, 2021 | Mortgage Tips, Real Estate Market
The past year was a challenging one for many Americans, so it came as a surprise that the real estate market was such a bright spot. Mortgage rates fell dramatically while home prices and purchases increased, and this momentum is expected to continue into 2021. Here...
by Mark Chaffee | Sep 9, 2020 | Real Estate Market
A once-in-a-century pandemic may seem like a strange time to buy a home, but many Americans have decided the timing is just right. Driven by low mortgage rates, increased teleworking and changing priorities, home purchases have jumped recently. Here’s why so many...
by Mark Chaffee | Sep 1, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, How To, Personal Finance, Real Estate Market
Compared to renting, owning a home can be a great deal and a wise investment. With today’s low mortgage rates, many people are buying their first homes or making moves to new ones, but buying and owning a home comes with more costs than just a down payment and monthly...
by Mark Chaffee | Jul 14, 2020 | Real Estate Market, Tips for Homeowners
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if selling your home was as easy as putting it on the market as is and waiting for someone to make an offer? That may be wishful thinking, but you can increase the odds of a quicker deal if you spend enough time preparing to sell your home....