April 25, 2023

Banking Failures & Their Impact On the Housing Market - Part 2 - The REO Dilemma

In the last post, we looked at how bank failures can lead investors to bonds which, subsequently, pressure mortgage lenders to lower their interest rates. In this installment, we examine the implosion of a bank and how its real estate assets are consequently impacted.

April 21, 2023

Banking Failures & Their Impact On the Housing Market - Part 1 Interest Rates & Lending

Safety and security are core human aspirations. These instincts show up in many areas of our lives, especially our finances and investments. Most everyone keeps their hard-earned money in a bank, where brick, mortar and electronic safeguards secure it for later use.

April 18, 2023

7 Steps to Becoming a First Time Homebuyer

Buying your first home is an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. With so many things to consider and so much information to take in, it can be overwhelming.

April 14, 2023

Do Solar Panels Increase Home Values?

More and more homeowners are installing solar panels on their homes. In fact, according to The United States Department of Energy, "Since 2008, hundreds of thousands of solar panels have popped up across the country...

April 11, 2023

Making Your Home Greener & Eco-Friendlier

In today's day and age, taking care of the earth is more important than ever before. There are simple and cost-effective ways to make your home greener and eco-friendlier.

April 07, 2023

Selling Your Home Due to a Divorce

Selling your home can be an emotional experience. Having to sell your home due to a divorce can be overwhelming.

April 04, 2023

Today's Most Popular Home Styles

Popular home styles vary from area to area. You might even find it challenging to decipher the style of the home you are in now or the home you are about to buy.

March 31, 2023

Maximizing Value When Purchasing Your Home

With today's home values being high and mortgage rates on the rise, many home buyers are finding it more difficult to purchase a home. It is important for home buyers to prioritize their "wants" in a home.

March 28, 2023

The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home vs. a Resale Home

For those blessed with the capacity to purchase a home, a number of choices abound: geography, number of bedrooms, attached/detached garage, finished vs. unfinished basement etc. For all these options, however, a more fundamental question challenges buyers.