As you’ve certainly noticed, mortgage rates have drifted downward over the past year or so. For several reasons, maybe a slower economy or the Fed has lowered a key interest rate. Whatever the reason, lower rates can trigger someone to make a decision to refinance. And it makes perfect sense. If someone can refinance out of a higher rate into a lower rate, the payments will fall. You want to speak...
When selling a property with a pool, the first thing to know is that you should be prepared (and prepare your clients) for a bit of resistance from certain potential buyers. A number of people have a negative mindset when it comes to the discussion of pools, and I think this is due in part to price. A pool can be an expensive, luxury item rather than a necessity. The cost of a pool, between the routine...
For family members who are just starting out in the workforce or who have rented for a while, at some point they’ll start thinking of owning instead of renting. Renting for a period of time is a good thing because there are a lot of things to consider. When you rent, if you decide you don’t like the neighborhood after all, you can find another place once the lease has expired. With a home, it’s not...
There are a lot of reasons to consider going through with getting a home renovation, but there are other reasons why you should wait before acting on those projects. Home renovations are expensive and time-consuming, so you should always be certain you want to follow through with them. In addition, you may discover that you're happy with the home the way it is instead of changing things. Whether you're a...