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3 Benefits to Buying Your Dream Home This Year

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3 Benefits to Buying Your Dream Home This Year Outside of a strong economy, low unemployment, and higher wages, there are three more great reasons why you may want to consider buying your dream home in Metro Detroit Michigan this year instead of waiting. 1. Buying a Home is a Great Investment Several reports indicate … Continued

The 2020 Real Estate Projections That May Surprise You

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The 2020 Real Estate Projections That May Surprise You This will be an interesting year for residential real estate. With a presidential election taking place this fall and talk of a possible recession occurring before the end of the year, predicting what will happen in the 2020 U.S. housing market can be challenging. As a … Continued

Expert Insights on the 2020 Housing Market

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Expert Insights on the 2020 Housing Market When closing out another year, it’s normal to wonder what’s ahead for the housing market. Though there will be future inventory issues, we expect interest rates to stay low and appreciation to continue. Here’s what three experts are saying we’ll likely see in 2020: Expert Insights on the 2020 … Continued

Working with a Local Real Estate Professional Makes All the Difference

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Working with a Local Real Estate Professional Makes All the Difference [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Choosing the right real estate professional is one of the most impactful decisions you can make in your home buying or selling process. A real estate professional can explain current market conditions and break down what they will mean to you … Continued

Year-Over-Year Rental Prices on the Rise

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Year-Over-Year Rental Prices on the Rise Looking ahead, 2020 is projected to be a strong year for homeownership. According to the Freddie Mac Forecast, “We expect rates to remain low, falling to a yearly average of 3.8% in 2020.” If you’re currently renting, 2020 may be a great time to think about making a jump into homeownership … Continued

When a House Becomes a Happy Home

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When a House Becomes a Happy Home We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not we’re drawn to the emotional reasons for homeownership. No matter the size or shape of a living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether it’s … Continued

December 2019: The Buyer Stakes Are High Because Inventory Is Low

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December 2019: The Buyer Stakes Are High Because Inventory Is Low The reality of what we’re seeing this month is that homes are selling fast. In today’s strong seller’s market, bidding wars are common and expected with starter or entry-level homes. In most areas of the country, first-time buyers have been met with fierce competition … Continued

Holiday Gifts Are Not the Only Hot Things Right Now

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Holiday Gifts Are Not the Only Hot Things Right Now Black Friday is behind us and holiday gifts are flying off the shelves in stores and online. Unlike last year, however, there’s another type of buyer that is very active this winter – the homebuyer. Each month, ShowingTime releases their Showing Index, which tracks the … Continued

Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs?

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Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs? Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for is the closing costs required to obtain a mortgage. What Are Closing Costs? According to Trulia, “When … Continued
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