Lisa Kuhlman Realtor

07/19/2022

Home buyers can finally celebrate! A golden window of homeownership opportunity just opened. Read this weeks market update for details
https://kuhlmankrew.com/a-golden-window-of-opportunity-for-buyers-just-opened/

07/11/2022

The Wolf of Wall Street Strikes Again?? Check out my newest market update all about Wall Street and their impact on the housing market this time around.
https://kuhlmankrew.com/wolf-of-wall-street-strikes-again/
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06/29/2022

This Weeks Market Update! Marry the Home, Date the Interest Rate. Check it out!

June 28, 2022 I hope everyone had a great week! I know you’ve been anxiously awaiting this week’s market update so let’s get to it! As we all know it’s very difficult to sift through everything we hear in the media surrounding real estate and how the market is really being impacted by the cu...

03/30/2022

What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?

Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, explained in a press release last week, “This week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased by more than a quarter of a percent as mortgage rates across all loan types continued to move up. Rising inflation, escalating geopolitical uncertainty and the Federal Reserve’s actions are driving rates higher and weakening consumers’ purchasing power.”

In a recent article by Bankrate, several industry experts weighed in on where rates might be headed going forward. Here are some of their forecasts:

>>Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst...

Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual to show how mortgage rate movement throug...

03/29/2022

Planning to sell your house this spring? Here are just a few things you’ll want to tackle before you do. To determine the full list of what you’ll need to get your home ready to sell, you need the opinion of a trusted expert. DM me to help make sure your house shows well this season.

03/28/2022

If you’re planning to buy a home, doing so sooner than later could be your best bet. Rising mortgage rates directly impact how much you’ll pay each month for the home you purchase. If you’re ready to buy and act before rates climb higher, DM me today.

03/25/2022

What Do Rising Home Prices Mean for Buyers?

Home prices are continuing to rise. Let's connect so you can better understand what this means for your homebuying goals.

03/24/2022

Buyers are already off-to-the-races in today’s housing market. And if you're planning on selling this spring, doing so now gives you the best chance to get ahead of other sellers this season. DM me to get the sales process started so you can cross the finish line first this spring.

03/23/2022

What You Need To Know if You’re Thinking About Building a Home

Here’s the latest on some of the key challenges homebuilders are experiencing today and how they could impact your plans to move up. When you know what’s happening in the industry, you can make an informed decision on whether to look for a newly built or an existing home in your home search.

>>Supply Chain Issues

The first hurdle builders are dealing with is the lack of supply of various building materials. According to a recent article from HousingWire, “. . . Nearly everything needed in the homebuilding process is facing some sort of delay and subsequent price increase.”

>>Skilled Labor Shortage

But that’s not the only challenge with new home construction today. Builders are also having a hard time finding skilled labor, which means they’re short-handed, further dragging out their timelines. But there is good news. The...

If you’re ready to move up, you may be trying to decide whether you want to buy a home that's already on the market or build a new one. And since the supply of homes available for sale today is low, you’re willing to consider either avenue. While home builders are doing everything they can to co...

03/22/2022

3 Tips for Selling Your House in Today's Market

There are simple ways you can make strong choices when selling your house. Let's connect to make sure you're set up for success when you sell this year.

03/21/2022

It takes more than luck to find your dream home. Real estate agents are experts at navigating each step of the homebuying process, and that’s the key to making magic happen when you buy. DM me today and we can partner together so you can strike gold in today’s real estate market.

03/18/2022

According to CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $55,300 in equity over the last year. That much equity can open so many doors for you, including the door to your dream home. DM me to learn how much equity you have in your house and to find out how it can power your next move.