April 2024

With a flourishing housing market, discover why the status of your garage
will impact your home’s selling price and the best improvements to conduct.

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are
a number of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs.
But did you also know your tax refund can help you pay for some of these
expenses? As Credit Karma explains:

If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should
wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action.
Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you.

Renting a storage unit is a convenient option for people who need extra
space for their extra possessions, for a variety of reasons. Maybe you just
want to store seasonal items, moving to a new home, downsizing, or
undergoing renovations – regardless of your reason or need, here are some
things to consider before deciding to rent a self-storage unit.

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable
to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in
some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, there’s one
thing that the numbers aren’t factoring in: and that’s home equity. Here’s
a look at how big of an impact equity can have and why it’s worth
considering as you make your decision.

Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough
it is to buy a home. And while there’s no arguing affordability is still
tight, there are signs it’s starting to get a bit better and may improve
even more throughout the year. Elijah de la Campa, Senior Economist at
Redfin, says:

When it comes to the current housing market, there are some myths circling
around right now.

* Some of the more common ones are that it’s better to wait for
mortgage rates to fall or prices to crash. But there are others about
the supply of homes for sale and down payments. 

* Let’s connect so you have an expert to help separate fact
from fiction in today’s housing market.

Just retired or about to soon? Let’s talk about your goals and explore the
latest options that fit your changing needs.

There are a number of myths out there about the 2024 housing market. Need
help separating fact from fiction? Let’s connect.