Archive: August 2022

Uncategorized | August 9, 2022
Renovating vs. Buying: How to Make a Decision

Deciding to move or renovate is a decision many homeowners face. As families and lifestyles grow and change, choosing whether to adjust your existing space to fit your lifestyle or move into a new house that already accommodates your needs can be complicated. If you’re faced with this decision, read on to determine best if you should renovate or buy…

Selling Your House? Your Asking Price Matters More Now Than Ever
For Sellers, Pricing, Selling Myths | August 9, 2022
Selling Your House? Your Asking Price Matters More Now Than Ever

There’s no doubt about the fact that the housing market is slowing from the frenzy we saw over the past two years. But what does that mean for you if you’re thinking of selling your house? While home prices are still appreciating in most markets and experts say that will continue, they’re climbing at a slower pace because rising mortgage…

Blog | August 8, 2022
How to Tell If That Crack in Your Wall is Really a Problem

Cracks in your walls are unavoidable, but are they a cosmetic problem or an early warning sign?By:Jeff SomersCracks in your wall can inspire a sense of impending doom, especially if your home is relatively new. Is it just a cosmetic blemish that a little spackle can fix? Or are you about to be buried in rubble?The good news is that…

Why the Forbearance Program Changed the Housing Market
Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates | August 8, 2022
Why the Forbearance Program Changed the Housing Market

When the pandemic hit in 2020, many experts thought the housing market would crash. They feared job loss and economic uncertainty would lead to a wave of foreclosures similar to when the housing bubble burst over a decade ago. Thankfully, the forbearance program changed that. It provided much-needed relief for homeowners so a foreclosure crisis wouldn’t happen again. Here’s why…

Blog | August 5, 2022
7 ‘Oh Yeahhh’ Projects That Make Your Backyard an Oasis

By: Amy Howell Hirt But not all are equal when it comes to investing in your home. After spending so much time at home, you want — you need! — a backyard getaway, not a bootcamp that’s all about mowing, weeding, and raking. Time for a second honeymoon with these ideas that’ll turn your labor-loving yard into a leisure-loving one. Some will even…