News and Commentary

Do you “like” this house?

I read a blog post today (entitled “Selling House Porn to Gen X and Y” but that’s another story) and it got me thinking about how different generations of buyers approach the purchase of a new home. Think about the Boomers who grew up without the internet and, generally, with a defined job role. If [...]

Did you only bet the house?

3 years ago I could have asked 100 people if there was any disadvantage to refinancing their home loan to get a better rate and I’m sure at least 99 of them would have told me no.     Fast forward 3 years and the distinction between purchase money loans and non-purchase money loans (refis) [...]

Knowledge is Power

Whether you are actively looking to buy or sell your home or just trying to keep up with this adrenalin fueled ride of a market, you need stats and info to clearly understand how the market is moving. If you look around or jump on google you can find huge amounts of data out there [...]

Woulda Coulda Shoulda

Move up buyers should make hay while the sun shines. I’m sure you’ve heard the news, July saw the biggest plunge in housing sales in years dropping a staggering 25.5 percent below the same time last year and driving fear into the hearts of even the bravest of sellers. Analysts have long been touting the [...]