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 | 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 | 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 | 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... by Realty Energy Wise | Mar 1, 2022 | Homeownership, Real Estate, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Market
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of...