Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains: “. . . some of the ... » Learn More about Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.
Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know
One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: “In a preapproval [sic], the lender tells ... » Learn More about Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know
DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT (WEEK 03 – 2023)
Fun Things to do this week... THIS WEEKS REAL ESTATE UPDATE Numbers help tell a story. Numbers are powerful, especially when it comes to real estate! Whether you are assess whether it’s a good time to buy, sale or invest these numbers can be very valuable ... » Learn More about DIRKS REAL ESTATE REPORT (WEEK 03 – 2023)
What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market
It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, let’s lean on the experts and what history tells us to ... » Learn More about What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market
Is It Time To Sell Your Second Home?
During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. That’s because owning a second home, especially in the luxury market, allowed those homeowners to spend more time in their favorite places or with different home features. Keep in mind, a luxury home ... » Learn More about Is It Time To Sell Your Second Home?