Red Sail Home Group

01/09/2024

If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity. In today's blog we are discussing what home equity is, how to use it and what it can be good for!

If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to k

01/09/2024

Freezing temps are upon us here in the PNW and with that comes the destruction of our home's water pipes. The best way to minimize the damage from cold weather on household plumbing is to do a little winterizing pre-season, which essentially means protecting them against any freezing that can expand the water and rupture the pipes. Burst water pipes can cause thousands of dollars of damage when the water soaks walls, ceilings, and floors, so it just makes sense to take preventive measures when and where you can.

A good starting point is to winterize your outdoor faucets (hose spigots). Doing so is relatively easy, thanks to insulated covers you can purchase to fit over the spigots. Installing these covers, along with performing a few simple winterizing procedures, can prevent outdoor faucets from rupturing due to freezing temperatures.

Today we are sharing an inexpensive and easy way to prevent damage that you can easily do yourself!

WORKING TIME: 5 mins
TOTAL TIME: 5 mins
YIELD: 1 outdoor faucet
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
ESTIMATED COST: $5 to $10

01/08/2024

Happy New Year! Here is your Monday Market Report for Gig Harbor, Tacoma & University Place, Puyallup and Kitsap County!

01/08/2024

Understanding the connection between mortgage rates and your monthly home payment is crucial for your plans to become a homeowner. If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October and are currently under 7%.

And according to Edward Seiler, AVP of Housing Economics and Executive Director of the Research Institute for Housing America at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA): “MBA expects that affordability conditions will continue to improve as mortgage rates decline . . .”

Here’s a bit more context on how this could help with your plans to buy a home.

If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’l

12/19/2023

If you were worried buyer demand disappeared when mortgage rates went up, the data shows there are plenty of interested buyers still out there. The housing market isn't as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when buyer demand was through the roof, mortgage rates were historically low, and home values rose like we’ve never seen before. But that doesn’t mean the market is at a standstill.

Nationally, demand is still high compared to the last normal years in the housing market and plenty of buyers are making moves right now. Here’s the data to prove it.

If you were worried buyer demand disappeared when mortgage rates went up, the data shows there are plenty of interested

12/18/2023

Here is your Monday Market Report for Gig Harbor, Tacoma & University Place, Puyallup and Kitsap County!

12/18/2023

Amazing Harbor Holiday Happenings coming up! Check them out!

Santa's going to be busy this week, making several stops around town.

12/18/2023

If you want to buy a home, you may not need as much for your down payment as you think. There are various loan options for qualified buyers with down payments as low as 3.5% or even no down payment requirement. There are also thousands of programs available to help homebuyers with their down payments.

With the right resources, your down payment may be more within reach than you realize. To learn more about your options, let’s connect.

Some HighlightsIf you want to buy a home, you may not need as much for your down payment as you think.There are various

12/14/2023

Staging for the Holiday Season: 3 Tips to Add Warmth and Charm!

🎁 Festive Elegance: Add subtle holiday touches like a tastefully decorated tree, twinkling lights, and holiday-themed accent pillows. Keep it elegant, not overwhelming.

🔥 Cozy Ambiance: Create a warm and inviting atmosphere with a crackling fire, scented candles, and plush throws on sofas and chairs. Showcase the comfort of the home.

🌿 Natural Decor: Incorporate fresh greenery, wreaths, or centerpieces with seasonal foliage. This brings a touch of the outdoors inside and adds a sense of tranquility. With these staging tips, you can help buyers envision themselves celebrating the holidays in their potential new home! 🏠❤️

12/14/2023

Has your house been sitting on the market a while without selling? If so, you should know that’s pretty unusual, especially right now. That’s because the supply of homes available for sale is still far lower than what we’d see in a normal year. That means buyers have fewer options than they usually would, so your house should be an oasis in an inventory desert.

So, if homebuyers have limited choices and your house still hasn’t sold, there’s a reason why. Let’s break one potential sticking point that may be turning buyers away: your asking price.

Has your house been sitting on the market a while without selling? If so, you should know that’s pretty unusual, e

12/08/2023

If all you want for Christmas is more square feet, you might be a real estate enthusiast! 🎁 Who needs a ‘partridge in a pear tree’ when you could have a spacious living room? 😉🌲DM us today!

12/08/2023

In today's blog, we are discussing two strategies that can not only make homeownership more affordable in the short term, but turn it into a lucrative side hustle that can pay off down the road!

Does the rising cost of just about everything these days make your dream of owning your own home feel less within reach?