Chuck & Michelle Hanf Real Estate-Donahue Real Estate Co.

11/29/2021

There are a lot of questions right now regarding the real estate market as we head into 2022. The forbearance program is coming to an end and mortgage rates are beginning to rise.

There are a lot of questions right now regarding the real estate market as we head into 2022. The forbearance program is coming to an end and mortgage rates are beginning to rise.

11/24/2021

Happy Thanksgiving from Chuck & Michelle R.E. I'm always thankful for these three! Have a great day tomorrow!

11/22/2021

You may be closer to having enough for a down payment than you thought.

Many people believe you need a 20 percent down payment to buy a house. While that amount is preferable, there are many programs offering financial assistance to first-time buyers and mortgages requiring as little as 3 percent down.

11/19/2021

“The pandemic has delayed plans for many Americans, and homeowners looking to move on to the next stage of life are no exception. Recent survey data suggests the majority of prospective sellers are actively preparing to enter the market this winter.”

Like most industries, residential real estate has a seasonality to it. For example, toy stores sell more toys in October, November, and December than they do in any other three-month span throughout the year. More cars are sold in the U.S. during the second quarter (April, May, and June) than in any...

11/17/2021

True story...👍🤣.....

11/15/2021

Is now the time to cash out on all that equity?

ATTOM's 2021 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report shows that 39.5% of homes in the U.S. were considered equity-rich in Q3 2021.

11/12/2021

Many people have asked me about which renovations or updates are most important if they are planning on putting their home on the market...This info-graphic breaks it down perfectly. Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

11/11/2021

Happy Veterans Day!

11/11/2021

I promise we'll get you a much better rate with one of our lenders than these from 1985. I wish we could turn back the clock to '85 for gas prices but unfortunately we can't help you there!

11/09/2021

Great news for homeowners is that home prices have risen considerably. You might be wondering if you should take advantage of the climb in values and sell your home or tap its newfound equity. As you consider your options, a good starting point is to ask yourself, "Exactly how much is my house worth?"

Find out if those online home price estimators are worth the electrons expended on them.

11/05/2021

🤣 Have a great weekend everyone!

11/04/2021

With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen.

With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen.