March 15, 2017

Mortgage Interest Rates Went Up Again… Should I Wait to Buy?

March 15, 2017/ laura kaan

Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Freddie Mac, along with Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors, is calling for mortgage rates to continue to rise over the next four quarters.

This has caused some purchasers to lament the fact they may no longer be able to get a rate below 4%. However, we must realize that current rates are still at historic lows.

March 13, 2017

How to Get the Most Money When Selling Your Home

March 13, 2017/ laura kaan

Every homeowner wants to make sure they get the best price when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensuring you get the highest price possible.

March 10, 2017

Spring Forward: The Difference An Hour Makes [INFOGRAPHIC]

March 10, 2017/ laura kaan

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday, March 12th at 2:00 AM EST in observance of Daylight Savings Time.
Unless of course, you are a resident of Arizona or Hawaii!
Every hour in the United States: 649 homes are sold, 177 homes regain equity (meaning they are no longer underwater on their mortgage), and the median home price rises $1.86!

March 09, 2017

Builder Confidence Hits 11-Year High

March 09, 2017/ laura kaan

In many areas of the country, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers looking to purchase their dream homes. Experts have long proposed that a ramp-up in new, single-family home construction would be one of the many ways to overcome this inventory shortage.

March 08, 2017

Housing Market Expected to “Spring Forward”

March 08, 2017/ laura kaan

ust like our clocks this weekend in the majority of the country, the housing market will soon “spring forward!” Similar to tension in a spring, the lack of inventory available for sale in the market right now is what is holding back the market.

March 07, 2017

Thinking of Selling? Do it TODAY!!

March 07, 2017/ laura kaan

That headline might be a little aggressive. However, as the data on the 2017 housing market begins to roll in, we can definitely say one thing: If you are considering selling, IT IS TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME!

March 06, 2017

The Connection Between Home Prices & Family Wealth

March 06, 2017/ laura kaan

Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate 3.22% per year on average and to grow by 17.3% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey.

So, what does this mean for homeowners and their equity position?

March 03, 2017

Where Did Americans Move in 2016?

March 03, 2017/ laura kaan

For the 5th year in a row, the Northeast saw a concentration of “High Outbound” activity.
For the first time ever, South Dakota held the top spot for “High Inbound” states.
Much of America’s outbound activity can be attributed to Boomers relocating to warmer climates after retiring.

Laura's Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog

Laura's Colorado Springs Real Estate Blog

Mortgage Interest Rates Went Up Again… Should I Wait to Buy?

How to Get the Most Money When Selling Your Home

Spring Forward: The Difference An Hour Makes [INFOGRAPHIC]

Builder Confidence Hits 11-Year High

Housing Market Expected to “Spring Forward”

Thinking of Selling? Do it TODAY!!

The Connection Between Home Prices & Family Wealth

Where Did Americans Move in 2016?