Jan Butela - Local Agent

04/28/2023

Watch out!

Some housing-crisis-era loans a decade ago had “piggyback” mortgages – part of a 20% down payment – and some debt collectors recently started to demand money.

02/17/2023

Getting ready to sell?

These small changes have the potential to make a huge impact on your selling price.

01/19/2023

Are you waiting for home prices to fall?

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers.

01/19/2023

Thinking of retirement??

Taking into account factors like affordability, health care, quality of life, weather, and more, here are the best states to retire in the United States.

01/13/2023

Good news for Buyers.

Average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages fell to 6.33% this week from last week’s 6.48%. The rate for a 15-year loan, popular for refinancing, fell to 5.52% from 5.73%.

01/13/2023

ABC's of terms when buying a home.

Some Highlights Buying a home is a major transaction that can seem even more complex when you don’t understand the terms used throughout the process. If you’re looking to become a homeowner this year, it’s important to know these housing terms and how they relate to the current market so you f...

01/09/2023

Is it time to sell your house?

A new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences.

12/23/2022

Cool House!!

Welcome to Camp Cargo! Nine shipping containers were transformed into three dwellings, each with a distinctive name.

12/15/2022

The answer may surprise you!

If your neighbor’s tree falls and damages your roof and pool pump, does that neighbor pay for your damages? And who removes the tree?

12/09/2022

This is so cute!!

The offers came rolling in a week after a hobbit house for $380,000 came on the market in Keene, CA. Within three weeks, it was sold.

12/05/2022

One agent’s take: “Some sellers are having a hard time grasping that we’re not in a housing-market frenzy anymore … that they missed the boat on getting a high price.”

12/02/2022

FHFA announced new conforming loan limits for 2023, and most buyers can borrow up to $726.2K without a jumbo loan – and it’s over $1M in some areas.