Eastside House Values

07/28/2025

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. 

05/21/2025

Keeping a low mortgage rate feels smart – until it starts holding you back.
Because here’s the thing you may not realize. Rates aren’t expected to fall as much as you want them to.

Expert forecasts show mortgage rates will still be between 6-6.5% by the end of 2026. So, if you’re waiting for the return of 3%, it’s not in the cards. So why hold out for something that’s probably not going to happen?

Instead, ask yourself this: What are the chances you’ll still be in your current house 5 years from now?

Because if a life change is coming (or if it’s already happened), your house may need to change too – no matter where rates are. Let’s talk about what makes sense for your timeline and how to plan ahead.

Real estate transactions often involve the family’s most significant possession from a financial a

01/09/2022

01/05/2022

Your Home Equity can be a "working" asset instead of "captured" in your home's market value. No sense in admiring the amount, investigate ways to utilize it for your long term benefit.

Many homeowners who plan to sell in 2022 may think the wise thing to do is to wait for the spring buying market since historically about 40 percent of home sales occur between April and July. However, this year’s expected to be much different than the norm. Here are five reasons to list your house...

09/30/2021

Large financial transactions need extra consideration..

If you’re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a sellers’ market like today’s, it can be tempting to list your house on your own – known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). But the truth is, a real estate professional can save ...

09/22/2021

Good article, worth the read.

There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half of those surveyed, the ability to afford a down payment is ...

09/10/2021

Back to School, Professional Football, Thanksgiving and many other upcoming events that make it easy to lose your focus on selling your home. The market is sill there and it may be cooling a little bit but lots of homes get sold in the Fall. Hope you enjoy the euide.

It’s difficult to know when is the best time to sell, or how to get the most money for your house, but you don't need to go through the process alone. You may be wondering if prices are projected to rise or fall...or if you should rent your house instead of selling it.It’s difficult to know when...

09/01/2021

It's probably your biggest single asset so knowing it's value just makes sense.

Homebot is a monthly financial dashboard that enables you to maximize the wealth from the single largest asset you will ever own.

08/30/2021

In our area this has never been truer especially with the hyper increases in home values! Home ownership is a "long haul" proposition but is one of the surest ways to increase wealth. Enjoy the article. Contact me at "https://chuckburns.wufoo.com/forms/q1337ag6099k61m/" if you have questions.

Becoming financially secure is an important goal for many people today, but some don’t realize just how much homeownership can help them achieve that dream. A recent report, The Journey Toward Financial Freedom, surveys Americans about their perspective on financial wellness and their goals. It sh...

08/27/2021

Article has lots of good reasons but deciding to sell really boils down to what the circumstance is that is even making this a topic for discussion.

If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, this is the time to think seriously about making a move. Fannie Mae’s recent Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) reveals the number of respondents who say it’s a good time to sell is higher now than it was over the past few summers...

08/15/2021

2nd Try, still great information for homeowners. Click anywhere to see all the definitions. Calling it a "pop quiz" is a bit of a stretch.

08/11/2021

In my opinion, this issue is what is keeping the inventory of homes so low. These is difficult to discuss because of the emotion involved in contemplating a move and the magnitude of the financial ramifications. We have great tools to help you understand the current market value of your home and facilitate your search for a suitable new home. Message me, call me, email me, whatever method suits you and we can start a discussion. Take care.

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of selling your house but don’t know what you should buy, you have options. Existing homes offer a wide variety of home styles, an established neighborhood, and lived-in charm. Meanwhile, new home construction lets you create your perfect home, cash in on energ...