From The Broker’s Desk: January 2023 I had the pleasure of presenting to a group of colleagues from two of our local Boards of REALTORS® this week, and there was much discussion on activity and value both current and historic in our markets. As I’m sure most of [...]
From The Broker’s Desk: December 2022 As we close out 2022, I think it’s safe to say this has been one for the record books. I’d like to take a brief look in the rear view, then a bit of a gaze out the windshield to the [...]
From The Broker’s Desk: November 2022 Safe to Assume? Did you know that government backed loans such as FHA and VA are assumable? You’re probably wondering just what the heck that means, so allow me to explain. Government secured loans contain a clause allowing a qualified buyer [...]
From The Broker’s Desk: October 2022 The Year is 2022 – NOT 2006 I keep reading headlines alluding that what’s happening in our housing market today is a repeat of the great ‘bubble pop’ of 2006. I’ve also been asked many times over the last couple of [...]
Is 2022 Turning into a Buyer’s Market for Luxury Real Estate? Anyone watching the financial news these days has seen some daunting headlines, but what does it all mean for potential homebuyers? A look at the latest market data provides insight into emerging real estate trends and [...]
From The Broker’s Desk: April 2022 I can hardly believe April is coming to an end. It seems just yesterday we were taking down our holiday decorations and grumbling about tax season being upon us again. The headlines lately have been filled with rising interest rates and [...]
From elaborate treehouses to fairytale homes, the VRBO and AirB&B craze has taken hold worldwide. Check out this boot home in the video to the right. And in the Business Insider España article titled "From a boot and a stable to a dog-shaped house, these are 6 of the [...]
What is a fix and flip loan? In a tight housing market, such as the one we're in right now, demand is high and supply is low. Even with available new construction, there is a need for older homes on the market. But, to entice buyers to your [...]
Property may be purchased by individuals, couples, families, corporations, partners, and investor groups. Vesting in WV refers to how the deed allocates ownership. Here's a breakdown of the three main types of West Virginia vesting and some examples to explain how they work: Sole Ownership Sole Ownership is [...]
FOMO is the "fear of missing out" while JOMO is the "joy of missing out." This fear can affect the decisions you make about important things in your life. For example, you may fear missing out on a great deal for a car so you buy one sooner than [...]
