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... 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 | Feb 2, 2022 | Home Buiding, Home Design, Home Remodel, Homeownership, Real Estate, Real Estate Market
There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that... by Realty Energy Wise | Nov 1, 2021 | Construction, Home Buiding, Home Design, Homeownership, Real Estate, Real Estate Market, Vacant Land
Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association of Realtors, that’s about 2.4 months of... by Realty Energy Wise | Feb 1, 2021 | Home Design
We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our gym—and most importantly, our safe haven during times of uncertainty. So it’s no surprise to see that design trends for 2021 revolve...