Alan Bird Realtor

03/14/2023

Worthy of consideration, but not everyone is in a position to benefit presently...

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on.

01/24/2023

Good news for buyers and sellers since the prospect of declining home prices is not in the forecasts. Despite the current mortgage rates it's still a good time to buy since security of home values is pretty much assured.

Analysis finds Fla. home prices rose 17.27% last year, the most in the U.S., with Vermont second at 15.15%. But in last-place Idaho, values sank 0.18%.

01/19/2023

Good news for homeowners and comfort for buyers. Purchasing now does not suggest the risk of value loss.

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.

01/17/2023

None of us are happy with current mortgage rates, but...

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation.

01/09/2023

Finally, good news for 2023 home buyers...

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year.

01/04/2023

Valuable and important information for all renters:

If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home.

11/01/2022

It's always good to understand the counter top you are interested in:

Upgrading your kitchen or bathroom countertops? Here are the top ideas to try.

07/25/2022

The question on many minds...

Some owners hold off listing and selling until the market peaks, but what if it already did? It’s too soon to be sure, but “overvalued” indicators seem to be turning.

07/25/2022

Good news for higher-income buyers...

Sales will weaken and for-sale inventory will grow, but it won’t do much to help affordability, Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said.

06/23/2022

While prices are still high, demand and prices are softening due to increased interest rates and increasing inventories. Still a good time to sell and a improved price conditions for buyers. Please call me if you have questions or need help.

06/23/2022

Thinking of adding storage to your garage? That's just one way upgrading your garage could add resale value to your home.

Real estate experts say these updates can set your home apart when it comes to resale.

06/20/2022

In most cases, you have three days to cancel your home equity loan. Read this article for details.

Under federal law, you have three days to cancel your home equity loan. In this guide, we’ll explain why and how.