There’s a host of reasons for downsizing to a smaller home. You might want to pocket the savings and build upon your nest egg. Maybe you’re ready for a new adventure and eager to move to a high-rise condo in the city. Or finally—the kids have flown the coop, and ...
Continue ReadingFor the 2nd quarter of 2022 in Countryside, on average, home prices are up 10% from this time last year. We anticipate that prices will level off (not drop) and get back to pre-pandemic appreciation averages of 3-5% / year. But are you worried about what the potential recession ...
Continue ReadingAll of the headlines are talking about a recession and for many of us, we fear that must mean a housing crash as well. Fortunately, the experts say this is not the case because what caused the crash in 2007/2008 is not what is happening in our current market. History ...
Continue Reading2 Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and expert opinions tell a different story. A recent survey from Pulsenomics asked over one hundred housing market experts and real ...
Continue ReadingClick the links for more info on each event. June 24 and 25 Fireworks at George Washington’s Mount Vernon July 1st Star Spangled Sterling July 2nd Bike Parade and Puppet Show – Franklin Park July 4th Leesburg Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Ol’ Time 4th of July Celebration – Claude ...
Continue ReadingWhat Caused the Housing Crash 15 Years Ago? Back in 2006, foreclosures flooded the market. That drove down home values dramatically. The two main reasons for the flood of foreclosures were: Many purchasers were not truly qualified for the mortgage they obtained, which led to more homes turning into foreclosures. ...
Continue ReadingSOLD for $645,000 on July 6, 2022. This home had 6 offers and the sellers were able to get great terms! Update: 20 Darian Ct is under contract as of June 6, 2022. We had lots of showings and six strong offers on this property. Despite the higher interest rates, ...
Continue ReadingI am beyond grateful that I have been able to help over 50 families buy and/or sell a home in our Countryside community. My mission is to help you successfully navigate our ever-changing real estate market with ease. If you are ready to talk about selling and/or buying, call or ...
Continue ReadingHow Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly payment ...
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