by Norman Neu | Nov 16, 2023 | Buyer, Buying A Home, Covid-19, Down payments, Economic Factors, Evaluate Home, Home Buyers, Millennials
Web search results suggest that millennials do not have a uniform preference for the size of their homes. Their choices are influenced by some factors such as: The COVID-19 pandemic: A survey by the National Association of Home Builders found that more than a third...
by Norman Neu | Oct 19, 2023 | Budget Statistics, Building Costs, Economic Factors, Home Improvement, Home Value
Consult with a Professional: Invite an interior designer to evaluate your home. Consult with several local designers; their standard hourly fee is typically less than $100. In just an hour, they can provide numerous suggestions for improvements. Even minor...
by Norman Neu | Mar 9, 2023 | Budget Statistics, Building Costs, Economic Factors, Home Equity Loans, Loan
There’s no shortage of options for choosing a mortgage loan originator. So how do you know which one is right for you? Keep reading to learn more! Here are some things to consider that will help you select the best mortgage loan originator for your needs. Define your...
by Norman Neu | Feb 10, 2023 | Advice For Buyers, Advice For Homeowners, Building Costs, Costs, Down payments, Economic Factors, Home Buying, Home Value
Buying a home is one of the most exciting – and stressful – things you can do. There are so many things to think about and keep track of, and mistakes are easy. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the seven deadly sins of home-buying – from not getting pre-approved for a...
by Norman Neu | Nov 14, 2022 | Advice for Buyers & Sellers, Economic Factors, Home Value, Housing Market Updates, Market updates, Pricing, Real Estate Finances
There’s no easy answer when it comes to predicting whether or not home prices will drop in 2023. Various factors – from the state of the economy to interest rates – can impact the housing market and drive prices up or down. That said, there are a few things we can...
by Norman Neu | Oct 15, 2021 | Economic Factors, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
Key Points: They are usually reserved for homebuyers, but bidding wars are becoming more common in the rental home market. In July, rents nationally rose 7% year over year for one-bedroom apartments and 8.7% for two-bedroom apartments. Single-family rentals are also...
