April 15, 2022

Adding Color to Your Spring Garden

There is so much beauty that comes in the springtime. The brown, dormant grass and trees come alive as they burst with green, new life. Flowering trees, bushes and perennials bloom. Colorful flowers are always a favorite in the spring and summer.

April 12, 2022

Which Generations Are Buying Houses Today?

The current real estate market is like no other in historyin there is a lack of inventory of homes being listed for sale. According to an article in Keeping Current Matters, "A balanced real estate market's inventory sits around 6 months. Today's current market is at 1.7 months."

April 08, 2022

It's Tax Time: Real Estate Related Tax Advantages

This year's federal income taxes are due on Monday, April 18, 2022 and many of us are scrambling to submit them on time. If you are a homeowner, there are tax deductions and credits that you may benefit from.

April 05, 2022

Are Open Houses Worth It?

Historically, open houses have been a marketing staple for listing agents. Open houses can be an effective tool in a buyer's real estate market. However, we are in a sizzling hot seller's market right now.

April 01, 2022

Agent Safety and Technology

The world is a different place than it used to be, with crime rates increasing more and more every day. Unfortunately, this does not exclude the real estate industry. Real estate agents face risks and dangers more than ever before.

March 29, 2022

Leaving Your House to Family

A lifetime of hard work, careful saving and sound investments can often leave you in pretty good financial shape upon retirement. True, none of it is an exact science but these together represent a fairly reliable rule of thumb for wealth creation.

March 25, 2022

How Will War, Inflation and Rising Interest Rates Affect the Real Estate Market

The reality that good news never makes the news does not take the edge off of the dreadful reports coming from media outlets in 2022.

March 18, 2022

Home Search Strategies for 2022

It is no secret that many home buyers are having a hard time finding a home to purchase. The inventory of homes available for sale was on the low side even before the Covid 19 pandemic. Currently, there is a historic and dire shortage of houses for sale.

March 15, 2022

Various Shades of Buyer Representation

When interviewing for a real estate agent to help you purchase a home, be sure to ask them what type of buyer representation they are going to provide to you. There are multiple types of buyer representation with differences in what they entail.