Leah Cook, Real Estate Agent for Coldwell Banker Southern Realty

10/27/2023

08/24/2023

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04/03/2023

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year.

02/08/2023

Housing prices are not the same as in 2008. So take a look at the differences and let me know if you have any questions!

We all remember what happened in 2008, and unfortunately for many of your clients, the words “recession” and “housing bubble” immediately bring back memories of the crash.

However, there are big differences between today’s market and the ones leading up to the crash.

Here are the reasons today is nothing like the last time.

Before the Great Recession, the housing market had:

Loose lending standards
An oversupply of homes
Overtapped equity
Today’s market looks the opposite with:

Stricter lending practices
An undersupply of homes
More equity
In fact, in four out of the last six recessions home prices still appreciated.

Sharing visuals like the one below helps show the most important thing everyone needs to know: a recession does not equal a housing crisis.

01/19/2023

Here are some simple ideas for staging your home before selling!

Staging your house is one of the best ways to appeal to buyers and get more competitive offers. Often times, homeowners dedicate a great deal of time and energy to major staging projects, like upgrading the landscaping or repainting the entire house. Even if you’re busy with these endeavors, thoug...

01/12/2023

Here's some great ideas to change up your bedroom!

Learn how to think about light, layout, circulation and views to get the bedroom of your dreams

01/11/2023

Were snow days a part of your childhood??? If so, what was your favorite snow day memory? How would you spend the day off from school?