It's about the American Dream

Will 2016 be your year to live it? We can help - but check this out first

OH NO - DIY - FSBO

Some things are best left to trained professionals. Some things in DIY mode can be stressful - even catastrophic. According to NAR statistics - clearly, the majority who go that route eventually seek the help of a professional once making the attempt. Read more - and then let us help you. It is simply what we do - we help folks.

Remember the Elvis song - "Caught in a Trap"

With a little different meaning - that can happen to you. Read about it - and then let's do something about it. Call me.

What do all these stats mean?

Well, for one thing - they are a very broad look at the real estate market. For your area's best information - work with a real estate professional. Here are the stats

Home sales - drop

When looking at this one - remember, real estate is local. In some areas foot traffic was gone as well. IMO - soon to return! Checkout the report

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As home prices rise - so does rest - and

which one would you rather pay every month? Read more about the projections from bulls to bears

Home equity is increasing

So what does that mean exactly and is it a good thing? Read more on that

To do - or not to do

What comes next is always a good question. Read more on that

Sometimes DIY is just not a good idea - and could be costly

For some thought and reasoning on that, check this out

What is the total - cost?

Price and cost are not the same. Read more about that

Foreclosure inventory down

... and that's a good thing! Read more about it

Selling your house - twice?

As if once is not enough! OK - so, let's get curious - why do you have to sell your house - twice

Did you know it is all about - local

Real estate is very local. Price changes in either direction or the percentage of change vary from region to region within the country, the state and even your local county and municipality. Of course we always recommend a real estate professional when buying or selling - but be informed too. Informed clients are the best ones to work with. Find out about home prices here - and of course on my website where you can check your local neighborhood

You do not know if you do not try.

And NOW is a great time - perhaps one of the best in a lifetime - to make your home purchase. Let's look at a mortgage

Find out why winter is not a bad time to sell.

There is an old myth out there that suggests winter is just bad for home selling. There are reasons that is not true - find out a couple here

Will interest impact your lifestyle?

Unless you are paying cash, yes - interest rates matter. To see just how much they matter - check this out

How high is up?

Well, once upon a time it was double digits. Never say never - ever! But read here for the now version

One certain reason to answer "why buy"

Sometimes I think I sounds like a broken record. But somethings never change. Pay 30 years of rent - and still owe next month. Pay 30 years on a mortgage - and the outcome is different. Which do you prefer

What happens if they go up?

Interest rates are lower for longer than I thought they would be. The Fed is doing its best to help the economy. But how long can we count on low rates - and what happens when rates go up