By Clare Trapasso Jul 6, 2023 As the mercury rises, will the housing market heat up—or continue to slump? The story of the housing market over the past year or so has been how rising mortgage interest rates have decimated affordability, sidelining and pricing out would-be homebuyers. However, higher rates have led to an even larger problem: a […]
Freddie Mac has announced the launch of a new feature to the underwriting process, designed to increase homeownership opportunities. Underwriting will now include a review of a borrower’s bank account data to identify a history of positive monthly cash flow activity as part of its technology’s loan purchase eligibility assessments, the company stated. The new feature […]
A bathroom remodel is a great way to increase the value of your home and make it more enjoyable to live in. But with so many different styles to choose from, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. Here are five popular bathroom styles to help you narrow down your […]
As escalating mortgage rates and home prices shrink the pool of buyers, help your sellers understand why they’ll likely need to readjust their expectations. June 21, 2022 by Melissa Dittmann Tracey Key takeaways: Home sellers had gotten used to setting sky-high asking prices, and voracious buyers were eagerly bidding them up even higher—until now. As the […]
The roof is one of the most crucial parts of your home, and it’s important to keep it in good shape. Unfortunately, roofs can be susceptible to a variety of problems, which is why it’s important to know how to spot them. Here are four common roofing problems and how to spot them. Shingle DamageOne […]
Municipal water systems are required to test and monitor drinking water supplies to ensure safe and good-tasting water. But what happens once that water has been piped to towns, neighborhoods, and homes? Older homes may still have service lines made of lead going into the home, which can cause lead to leach into the water. The […]
As escalating mortgage rates and home prices shrink the pool of buyers, help your sellers understand why they’ll likely need to readjust their expectations. June 21, 2022 by Melissa Dittmann Tracey Key takeaways: Today’s sellers are seeing the market cool considerably from the homebuying frenzy just months ago and need greater education in order to price […]
Those ages 55 and above say they want solutions for home maintenance, safety and security and making daily life easier. So, share these devices with your clients. Smart-home technologies may help a growing number of older adults age in place, enabling them to improve their quality of life and continue to live independently longer, research […]
Homeowners and REALTORS® alike want new roofs and kitchens. According to the 2019 Remodeling Impact Report, released by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the two projects rank as the most popular home improvement projects among both demographics. The report, which examines homeowners’ reasons for completing the projects ranked, also provides the costs and seller recovery […]
Maybe there’s a leak in your attic. Maybe you’ve noticed cracked or broken shingles. There are many reasons why you might need to replace your roof, but as with other home improvement projects, there are optimal and sub-optimal times to get it done. Here are just a few considerations when you’re wondering about the best […]