by Branden Linnane | Apr 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks. The effort is worthwhile, however. A sanitary environment...
by Branden Linnane | Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves—or...
by Branden Linnane | Feb 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Borrowing costs have fallen a full percentage point since November, enabling millions more potential buyers to reenter the market. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is nearly a full percentage point lower than its 7.08% peak in mid-November, helping affordability and...
by Branden Linnane | Dec 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1Â And while some market sectors have been slow to...
by Branden Linnane | Nov 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is,...
by Branden Linnane | Oct 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. Fortunately, you...