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January 2020 Real Estate Market Update

January 2020 Real Estate Market Update Active Listings/Current Inventory As of the end of January, there were a total of 1,628 homes on the market, a decrease of 1% from the previous month's end inventory of 1,639.  This represents a 6-month's supply of inventory, with a...

2019 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

National Association of REALTORS 2019 PROFILE OF HOME BUYERS AND SELLERS Since 1981 the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has conducted an annual survey of recent home buyers and sellers “nationally” in an effort to gain insight into their buying or selling experience. Below is an excerpt of...

January Real Estate Mortgage RoundUp

January Real Estate Mortgage RoundUp Freddie Mac's results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® shows that "This week's mortgage rates were the second lowest in three years, supporting homebuyer demand and leading to higher refinancing activity. Borrowers who take advantage of these low rates can improve their...

8 Ways to Boost Your Homes Value

8 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value Improving the look and functionality of your home goes a long way toward boosting its value. But what types of renovation are today’s buyers looking for? If you are thinking of remodeling, a national survey by Consumer Reports reveals the...

Eco-friendly Kitchen Features That Won’t Break the Bank

Eco-friendly Kitchen Features That Won't Break the Bank Eco-friendly features are all the rage today as homeowners commit to living greener lives. But for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint, where do you begin? For many, the answer is the kitchen. The central hub of the...

December Mortgage Rate Round Up

December Real Estate Mortgage Roundup Freddie Mac's results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® shows that " The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate saw little change again this week and averaged just 3.9% during 2019, the fourth lowest annual average since 1971 when Freddie Mac started its weekly survey. Heading...

Real Estate Market Update – December 2019

Real Estate Market Watch  -  December 2019 Active Listings/Current Inventory As of the end of December, there were a total of 1,639 homes on the market, a decrease of 5% from the previous month's end inventory of 1,722.  This represents a 5-month's supply of inventory, with a...

Real Estate Market Update – November 2019

Real Estate Market Watch – November 2019 Active Listings/Current Inventory As of the end of November, there were a total of 1,722 homes on the market, a decrease of 5% from the previous month's end inventory of 1,805.  This represents a 5-month's supply of inventory, with a...

November 2019 Mortgage Round Up . . .

November Real Estate Roundup Freddie Mac's results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® shows that "The housing market continues to steadily gain momentum with rising home buyer demand and increased construction due to the strong job market, ebullient market sentiment and low mortgage rates. Residential real estate...

Wet Rooms – Why they may be the Perfect Solution . . .

The Inside Scoop on Wet Rooms It’s official: Wet rooms are a rising trend in luxury bathroom design. For years, they’ve been used as a solution when space was limited, but this style is increasingly being seen in high-end homes for many reasons. Before we dive...