Susan McGuirl- Realtor

11/23/2025

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10/21/2025

Location, guest capacity, and effective marketing can significantly impact the rental income your tiny home generates.

If you own a home with a yard, adding a tiny house to that space could earn you thousands of dollars a month in rental income. But building one takes money up front and a smart plan to make it stand out from other rentals.

10/20/2025

Consumer advocates and policymakers have long been concerned with banking deserts – areas where residents have no access to depository institutions and must rely on more expensive, less secure services like check cashers.

A new report is drawing attention to mortgage deserts – areas where home sales are far more likely to be financed with cash than with a home loan. That ranges from Hudspeth County, Texas, where only 2% of home sales involved a mortgage, to Detroit, where nearly two-thirds of sales did.

10/18/2025

The average long-term mortgage rate slipped to 6.3% from 6.34% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.32%.

“Despite the decline, rates continue to hover within a narrow band they’ve maintained since mid-September, as markets remain in a holding pattern amid fiscal and monetary uncertainty, including the ongoing government shutdown,” said Anthony Smith, senior economist at Realtor.com.

10/17/2025

There are dozens of ways to make money in real estate—including some tactics that are currently flying under the radar and quietly making smart investors a ton of money in 2025.

There are dozens of ways to make money in real estate—including some tactics that are currently flying under the radar and quietly making smart investors a ton of money in 2025. The best part? Many of them are easier to implement than you probably think, and in this episode, we’ll show you exact...

10/16/2025

With mortgage rates lingering above 6%, buyers with ready cash continue to dominate both the lowest and highest ends of the housing market.

In the first half of 2025, cash purchases accounted for one-third of all home sales, according to Realtor.com. This trend, only slightly down from the previous year, highlights the impact of high mortgage rates and wealth concentration in the housing market. Cash sales dominate both the low-end (und...

10/13/2025

Momentum in PulteGroup’s share price has picked up lately as part of a broader rally in homebuilder stocks, with optimism fueled by improving housing data and falling mortgage rates.

PulteGroup (PHM) has been on investors' radar this week, outperforming peers as homebuilder stocks picked up momentum. A sharp rise in Pending Home Sales during August, helped by falling mortgage rates, set the stage for this move.

10/10/2025

Rent is now the largest expense for many of today’s college students — sometimes exceeding tuition.

“Home prices — and, by extension, rent — in many college towns have climbed so high they’re increasingly out of reach for students, faculty, and staff,” noted Daryl Fairweather, Redfin Chief Economist. “As home-sale prices rise nationwide, they push up rents because landlords often pass ...

10/09/2025

From retro finishes to awkward layouts, this piece shows how yesterday’s style can become today’s red flag.

Thinking of flipping or holding long-term? This article breaks down which home features might hurt your bottom line — and how to spot them before they cost you.

10/08/2025

Here are six cities where the conditions in 2025 are especially promising for first-time homebuyers.

After years of stiff competition and soaring rates, 2025 may finally be the year first-time buyers can find some breathing room. More homes are hitting the market, giving buyers leverage they haven’t had since before the pandemic.

10/07/2025

This article outlines 14 once-popular home features,like formal living rooms and heavy wallpaper, that could hurt resale value today. A smart read for investors and sellers prepping for market.

From layout choices to dated finishes, this piece shows how yesterday’s must-haves can become today’s deal-breakers. Sellers and investors, it’s time to rethink what adds value.

10/02/2025

Compared to June 2024, the median home sales price was down 3.2% compared to $725,000.

Condominiums and townhomes slightly increased in sales price during June to a median of $465,000 from $461,000 in May. Compared to June 2024, the sales price of condominiums and townhomes was down 5.6% from $492,500. Two condominiums or townhomes sold for $1 million or more during the month, compare...