Kristy's Keys - Kristy Bierhaus

03/07/2022

This is a short story about a young boy who met Jack Welch (iconic CEO of General Electric 20 years) when he knocked on his door asking to mow his lawn. Jack agrees to hire him with certain conditions. The boy discovers inner challenges to do his best, exceed and elevate his own expectations and innovate. I share the same passion and inner drive to always bring more than expected to achieve success for my clients in real estate! There are also some funny shark jokes at the end 🤣 Have an inspired week!

Jack Welch's wisdom for greatness.

11/27/2020

So the question is: should we be saving the boxes?

It is estimated that a person in the United can move 11.7 times in their lifetime.

11/26/2020

No matter what your celebration looks like this year, we have so much to be thankful for.

Happy Thanksgiving 2020 style

11/25/2020

When all the things are done in the right order, finding the "right" home is just like following a recipe.

Buying a home is really no different than making a new recipe. There are certain things that need to be done, many of which should occur in a particular order to save time, money, effort and disappointment.

11/24/2020

You not only pay less interest with a lower rate, it pays off quicker.

Lower interest rate loans amortize faster than higher interest rate loans.

11/23/2020

Since the majority of these loans were refinances, the time to close the loan doesn't accurately reflect sales.

Loans closed in October 2020 had an average 30-year rate below 3.00% and refinances were 60% of all closed loans.

11/20/2020

The increased desirability and affordability of vacation homes seems to be influenced by the pandemic and low mortgage rates as well as being able to work from home.

11/19/2020

Leverage causes the higher growth because you are using "other people's money" to control the investment.

Building equity in a home can be an excellent opportunity that outperforms other alternatives.

11/18/2020

We are available to help you assemble the information you need to consider what is best for you.

If your home is now a home office, a gym, a virtual classroom, it may be worth exploring what moving would look like for your situation.

11/17/2020

Ask your agent about their experience working with builders to see how it will help you.

11/16/2020

Existing home sales are up in each of the four major regions and this fall appears to be an active market.

Housing continues to be a strong factor in the economic recovery.

11/13/2020

In many cases, the payment will be less than your rent and when you factor in the equity build-up from appreciation and amortization, it will be a lot less.

Rent or buy, you pay for the house you occupy...for you or the landlord.