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2025 Housing Market: Challenges and What’s Next

May 1, 2025 By Katie Brewer

The spring months bring peak housing market activity, and we are starting to see some shifts for buyers and sellers in the 2025 housing market. High home prices and mortgage rates are still slowing sales, while tariffs and economic uncertainty could drive prices up further in the coming months. That being said, we have started to see a small but noticeable decrease in the growth of home Continue Reading

Filed Under: Buying a Home Tagged With: 2025 economy, 2025 housing market, buying a house, housing market, selling a house

Buying a House in 2024? What You Should Know

April 30, 2024 By Katie Brewer

The past few years have been particularly difficult for home buyers, and 2024 buyers are facing many of those same challenges. Inventory is low, prices are high, and interest rates are still sitting at around 7 percent.  Here are some of the factors impacting the housing market, and what might be on the horizon over the next couple of years: Buying a House in 2024: What’s going on with the Continue Reading

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Buying a House in 2022: What You Should Know

May 30, 2022 By Katie Brewer

If you’ve been in the market for a new house, then you have probably discovered that this is a tough time to be a buyer. Record high inflation, sky-high home prices and low inventory has kept competition steep, with no end in sight. The housing market will calm down - but potentially not for a couple of years. What if you can’t wait? Here are some tips to help you find a house you love (and can Continue Reading

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Home Renovations: Which Projects are Worth the Investment?

September 30, 2021 By Katie Brewer

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Home renovations can be an exciting part of homeownership - and in many cases, they can be a good investment. Making strategic home improvement decisions can help increase your home’s resale value, save you money on heating and cooling, and improve your quality of life. That being said, there are some projects that can end up being colossal money pits, and might even make it harder to sell your Continue Reading

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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?

December 19, 2019 By Katie Brewer

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When interest rates are competitive, it could be a good time to refinance your mortgage. This is especially true if rates were a bit high when you first purchased your home.  But there are some caveats to think about before committing to a mortgage refinance, so plan carefully.  Why Refinance? Maybe you bought your house when interest rates were higher, or your credit is much stronger today Continue Reading

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What to Consider Before You Upsize Your Home

June 19, 2019 By Katie Brewer

  Upsizing your home is a big decision, and it comes with a lot more complications than just finding the right place. Before you start the house hunting process, make sure a bigger home is really the right fit for you and your family. Here are some factors to consider before you make the move: Do you really need to upsize your home? It can be easy to start dreaming of a bigger home Continue Reading

Filed Under: Buying a Home Tagged With: buying a house, house hunting, moving, upsize home

Is a Physician Mortgage Loan Right for You?

June 20, 2018 By Katie Brewer

Physician Mortgage Loans

Physicians coming out of medical school and residency are in a unique situation financially. They aren’t making much money yet, they’re usually saddled with a ton of debt, and they have very high earning potential. Normally, it would be challenging for them to secure a mortgage loan because of their current debt-to-income ratio. That’s where the physician mortgage loan comes in. Physician Continue Reading

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Should You Rent Out Your House?

April 17, 2018 By Katie Brewer

Rent out your house

When the time comes to upgrade, downsize or move to a new city, you might consider turning your current place into a rental property instead of selling it. A rental property can be a lucrative investment...or it can be a money pit. Know what to look for so that when the time comes, you can part with your current home in the best way for you. Here are five questions to ask yourself before you rent Continue Reading

Filed Under: Buying a Home Tagged With: rent or sell, rental income, rental property

Is Investment Real Estate Right for You?

July 26, 2017 By Katie Brewer

Investment Real Estate

Investment real estate can be an excellent option for growing your wealth. It can offer you long-term income, it can increase in value over time, and it can be a natural fit for your overall wealth-building strategy. But it is absolutely not a one-size-fits-all investment option. So, how do you know if investment real estate is going to give you the return that you’re hoping for? Start Continue Reading

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Interest Rate Increase: How it Affects You

June 22, 2017 By Katie Brewer

In case you missed it, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates a quarter point last week, making this its second increase in 2017. This is an indicator of some changes on the horizon, so you may need to adjust your goals and plans accordingly. Here is how the increase could affect you: Student Loans and Interest Rates An increase in interest rates is typically an indicator that the central Continue Reading

Filed Under: Buying a Home, Economy, Student loans Tagged With: buying a house, economy, interest rate increase, interest rates, student loans

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