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Consumers Agree: It’s a Good Time To Sell

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 7, 2022

In today’s sellers’ market, many homeowners are weighing their options and trying to decide if they should sell their house. If you’re in that group, you may be balancing things like the ongoing health crisis, rising mortgage rates, and your own changing needs to determine your best time to make a move. However, recent data […]

How Remote Work Impacts Your Home Search [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 4, 2022

Some Highlights If your workplace is delaying its return to office plans or is allowing permanent work from home options, that may open up new possibilities for your home search. Ongoing remote work could give you the chance for a change in scenery, a move to an area with a lower cost of living, or finding a home with more home […]

Millions of Americans Have Discovered the Benefits of Multigenerational Households

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 3, 2022

If your needs are changing, you may be thinking about sharing a home with additional loved ones, such as grandparents, adult children, or other extended family members. Whether it’s for financial or health-related circumstances, or simply because you’ve reached a new phase of life, you might be wondering if living with multiple generations under the […]

The Top Indicator if You Want To Know Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 2, 2022

Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. According to the latest survey, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen from 3.22% at the start of the year to 3.55% as of last week. This is important to note because any increase in mortgage rates […]

Why a Move Could Bring You More Happiness This Year

By Richard Wamsat | Feb 1, 2022

Over the past two years, we’ve lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. Because of the health crisis, many of us have spent more time at home and that’s led us to re-evaluate both what we need in a house and how much we appreciate having a safe space. If you’ve […]

Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

By Richard Wamsat | Jan 31, 2022

If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable than renting in the majority of the country. The 2022 Rental Affordability Report says: “. . . Owning a median-priced home […]

Why Your Home Inspection Matters [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Richard Wamsat | Jan 28, 2022

Some Highlights Buying a home and wondering if your inspection is necessary? While some buyers may decide to waive their inspection, it’s risky decision. Your home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase, so you can avoid costly surprises down the road. Let’s connect so you have expert advice and a trusted professional […]

Why Right Now Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Sellers

By Richard Wamsat | Jan 27, 2022

If you’re thinking about selling your house in 2022, you truly have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at your fingertips. When selling anything, you always hope for strong demand for the item coupled with a limited supply. That maximizes your leverage when you’re negotiating the sale. Home sellers are in that exact situation right now. Here’s why. Demand Is Very Strong According […]

Are You a Homeowner Thinking About Climate Change?

By Richard Wamsat | Jan 26, 2022

Americans are more aware than ever of the effects climate change and natural disasters can have on their homes. According to a report from realtor.com: “More than 3 in 4 recent buyers, 78%, took [natural disasters] into account when choosing the locations of their homes, . . .” The study also found that many existing homeowners (34%) have already considered […]

Richard Wamsat’s Real Estate News & Views

Consumers Agree: It’s a Good Time To Sell

How Remote Work Impacts Your Home Search [INFOGRAPHIC]

Millions of Americans Have Discovered the Benefits of Multigenerational Households

The Top Indicator if You Want To Know Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading

Why a Move Could Bring You More Happiness This Year

Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

Why Your Home Inspection Matters [INFOGRAPHIC]

Why Right Now Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Sellers

Are You a Homeowner Thinking About Climate Change?

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