by Realty Energy Wise | Sep 1, 2022 | Appraisal, Construction, Home Buiding, Home Design, Homeownership, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Moving, Real Estate, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Market
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.1 This climate has been unsettling for some... by Realty Energy Wise | Aug 2, 2022 | Homeownership, Moving, Real Estate, Real Estate Market, Security, Security System
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... by Realty Energy Wise | Jul 7, 2022 | Home Seller, Real Estate, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Market
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost... by Realty Energy Wise | Jun 1, 2022 | Homeownership, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Real Estate, Real Estate Market
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply... by Realty Energy Wise | May 1, 2022 | Homeownership, Real Estate, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Market
Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage—which has only...