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06/11/2026

Mortgage rates are all over the board, anywhere between 5.8 and 6.5. Some have costs, some have restrictions; but the message is clear and the below NAR article confirms it - YOU SHOULD SHOP AROUND for mortgage rates in today's market.

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Mortgage applicants better shop around
Freddie Mac reported last month that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.51%, marking the first time the average rate has been above 6.5% since last August. "As rates fluctuate, aspiring buyers should remember that by shopping around for the best mortgage rate and getting multiple quotes, they can potentially save thousands," says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist. Resources like NAR's consumer guide, Navigating Mortgage Interest Rate Shifts, can help your buyers put mortgage interest rate changes into perspective.

06/04/2026

Here's an interesting artical from a real estate publication. The headline and supporting data show some fiction to get views....

Like many writeups, it is misleading at best. Although there are facts and areas where this is true, there are just as many areas where it is not only misleading but outright false.

In today's real estate we are operating like we do most years. Location, price and buyer and seller's create many micro markets. To understand your desired market you need a knowledgable, experienced and dedicated real estate agent. Call us and we can help you not only understand your markets but solve you real estate challenges on your terms.

05/16/2026

Looking to sell?

Here is a good article on projects and repairs to your home. This article titled Fix It or Forget It.

If you are looking to succeed in the real estate game, you should contact a very knowledgeable and exceptionally experienced real estate professional that will work solely on your behalf. Contact us, we have several that will work with and for you.

From quick DIY wins to risky renovations, find out the home projects that can boost resale value—and which ones to skip—so you can invest smarter before you sell.

05/15/2026

Looking to stop spending your cash on rentals and purchase a home? Now may be a great time.

First, watch this video and get prepared.

Second, work with a fantastic experienced, knowledgeable, dedicated and professional real estate agent, call us and one of ours will help you succeed.

Inventory levels are rising as the housing market moves closer to pre-pandemic norms.

05/14/2026

Are you looking to purchase a home this year or is your purchase on hold because....?

This write up has some good advice from Grant Cardone. It will help you truly evaluate your purchase efforts.

Today's real estate is tough and requires not only current knowledge on market movements and expected future predictions, but also experience and understanding of changing markets, economics and policy and procedure influences.

You need a REAL experienced and knowledgeable agent on your side. Your agent should be dedicated to your success, not someone else's or their own goals. You need a professional in your corner, contact us and one of ours will assist you in winning your real estate challenge on your terms.

There is no one right way to buy a house, but developing a house-hunting strategy before the hunt can make a big difference.

05/13/2026

Here's another great update on getting your home ready to sell.

What do professionals see when they visit your home?

In this environment, a professional can really assist you in your success with your real estate challenges. Contact us and one of our very experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated professional real estate agents will assist you.

05/06/2026

Selling your home, it is time to remove personal items and make the home more attractive and buyer neutral. This article has some very cost effective upgrades to make it buyer friendly in today's market.

The market today is not easy but it is also not hard. Homes that are market ready, priced right and desirable sell, often with multiple offers.

A knowledgeable, dedicated, experienced and professional real estate agent can not only help your home sell, but also for the best price and terms that not only net you more but protect you in the future. Don't have a very good agent, contact us and one of our professionals will assist you.

If you are thinking of moving, try considering these.

05/04/2026

One of the basic problems making this housing market not act in a historical way is the housing supply shortage. It should me no secret that we are conservatively over a million units short at the end of 2025 and possibly more than 2 million, but we are also hampered in the resale units. This article discussed a major reason why.

Although the sub 6% interest mortgage loan homes have been slightly reduced, it still accounts for over a third of the homes. So you are only working with about 2/3 thirds of the resale homes.

Economics 101, short supply always causes price increases. Any slight demand increases accelerates this issue. This is what the media and academic economists keep missing. And we haven't even address rising material and labor costs yet....

Today if you want to survive the real estate game on your terms, you need good advice and advocacy. You really need someone knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated to you. Working with out a real estate professional cost you money. Contact us and we can help.

post your thoughts, they are always appreciated.

More than 40% say rates would have to fall below 4% before they’d consider selling, but 10-20% do intend to move in the next five years, two surveys suggest.

05/02/2026

What may lower the value of your besides environmental issues (busy roads, outside corner lot, schools, business or industrial areas, etc..), location issues and neighbor's homes? These you can not do much about except mask them, but what other issues bother a sale?

See the attached article, it gives you some ideas on what to prepare for. An excellent real estate agent can also help, you need one that is knowledgeable, experienced, professional and dedicated to helping you succeed, if you do not have one contact us an one of ours will help you.

Look at these pictures, are there any others you can think of? Any that should not belong?

05/02/2026

Selling your home is a process you should prepare for. One step often missed is making the home attractive to buyers. The attached article is a must read for home sellers.

Another must for home sellers is a knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated professional real estate agent that will work on their behalf, first and foremost. Contact us and one of ours can help you.

Synopsis of the story for those that like shorts....

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/6-things-real-estate-agents-say-you-should-always-fix-before-selling-your-home/ar-AA21LSX3?uxmode=ruby&ocid=edgntpruby&pc=U531&cvid=69f24b03d6884aeeb71cd94cadb2d48b&ei=27