by Energy Wise Realty | May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for many property categories, but...
by Energy Wise Realty | Apr 1, 2023 | Real Estate, Spring Cleaning
Stress-Free Home Cleaning: 27 Practical Tactics for Busy Households 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...
by Energy Wise Realty | Mar 1, 2023 | Home Seller, Homeownership, Mortgage, Moving, Real Estate, Real Estate Market, Selling My Home
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 Energy Wise Realty | Feb 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of us have adapted our dwellings in new ways, from creating functional home offices...
by Energy Wise Realty | Jan 1, 2023 | 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.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to...
