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...
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...
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 | Dec 2, 2021 | Gift Guide, Gifts, Homeownership, Real Estate, Real Estate Market
READY TO GIVE YOURSELF THE ULTIMATE GIFT? We want to be your real estate consultants through every season of life. So please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or to ask for recommendations or referrals any time of year. And when you’re ready to give yourself...