You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on. A lot of the time, these reports are assuming things that aren’t realistic for the average […]
While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home. As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too. Here are just a few trends that may benefit you […]
If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or verify the value of the home prior to lending a buyer money for the purchase. […]
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. That’s a devastating number and dramatically impacts those households that lost a source of income. However, we need to give it some context. Greg Ip, Chief Economics Commentator at the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), explains: “The economy […]
In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live. This year, rather than delaying their home purchases, buyers – alongside their trusted real estate professionals – […]
Canton, Michigan has become an attractive Detroit suburb because of its convenience to major highways and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, its sense of history and community, and its great local schools. Many Canton home buyers want to live in this vibrant community, and the demand for popular homes and neighborhoods lets many Canton home sellers earn top dollar for their homes. […]
No, this isn’t a model home. But, it certainly looks like one. When we feature a listing here in our blog, we often begin with some small talk to set the stage for what is to come. There really is no need to do that this time. Pictures speak a thousand words, so please take […]
Halloween is just around the corner. Have you thought about how you can decorate your home for Halloween this year? It might seem like all of the options for Halloween decorations are the same year after year: carve a pumpkin, light the luminaries, and set out a bowl of candy for trick-or-treaters. But with just a little paint and […]
If you’re a home buyer, changes to the closing process are coming in just a few days. New regulations go into effect on Saturday, October 3rd, providing new loan disclosure forms that are designed to help you better understand the terms of your home mortgage before you close on your new home. That means if you […]
For some Canton homeowners, the idea of listing their property on the market is as simple as sticking a for sale sign in their front yard and waiting for the buyers to come. But if you want to ensure that you get the right price for your home and that it sells as quickly as […]
