Author Archives: Kathleen Provancher
What’s Happening with Home Prices?
Home values have increased by 18.1% compared to this time last year. Here's why! Read More
Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022
Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home and its projected to rise by experts Read More
Numbers Don’t Lie – It’s Still a Great Time To Sell
Heading into the end of the year, you might wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Read More
Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market
With mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to find a home before the end of the year. Read More
Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year
Looking back, we can see rents rising isn’t new. The median rental price has increased consistently over the past 33 years Read More
The Mortgage Process Doesn’t Have To Be Scary
Applying for a mortgage is a big step towards homeownership, but it doesn’t need to be one you fear. Here are some tips to help you prepare. Read More
Does Your House Have What Buyers Want?
The rise in remote work is changing what many Americans want in their homes. Many companies are choosing to delay reopening or go remote full-time, and today’s buyers are looking for homes with more space to support their work needs. Read More
Housing Challenge or Housing Opportunity? It Depends.
The biggest challenge in real estate today is the lack of available homes for sale. The low housing supply has caused homes throughout the country to appreciate at a much faster rate than what we’ve experienced historically. Read More
There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring
There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy. While housing inventory is still low, there are a few important things to understand about the supply of homes for sale as we move into the end of the year. Read More
Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections
Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving intense competition and leading some buyers to consider waiving those contingencies to stand out in the crowded market. Read More