by Realty Energy Wise | 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 Realty Energy Wise | 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 Realty Energy Wise | 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... by Realty Energy Wise | Dec 6, 2022 | Gift Guide, Gifts, Holidays, Home Buiding, Home Design, Home Remodel, home safety, Home Seller, Homeownership, Real Estate, Real Estate Investing
You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings. For example,... by Realty Energy Wise | Nov 2, 2022 | Home Buiding, Home Design, Home Remodel, Homeownership, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Real Estate, Real Estate Market
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...