I found this graphic interesting.  You can see the lower price ranges are dropping off because the foreclosures and short sales in many areas are getting less and less.  On the other hand … [Read more...] about Home Sales by Price Range

One of the most common question we are asked is "what is the interest rate and what will they be if I wait?"  It is very hard to say exactly but this is a good graphic showing what some of the … [Read more...] about Where Are Interest Rates Heading?

By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget.1. The general rule of mortgage affordabilityAs a rule of thumb, you can typically afford a home … [Read more...] about 4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

These are interesting graphics.  The first shows what happened to the housing market before during and after the bubble.  The second shows what is projected to happen over the next few … [Read more...] about Home Values Projected To Appreciate At A Normal Pace

As interest rates and prices rise this graphic shows you how it will affect your monthly payment.  We saw this happen last year when rates rose and should happen again this year.  Once again … [Read more...] about How Rising Interest Rates & Prices Affect Your Payment

Here’s what you need to know about snow on your roof and whether or not to remove it.When (If Ever) is it Necessary?The critical factor in determining excessive snow loads on your roof isn’t the depth … [Read more...] about How Much Snow is Too Much Snow on Your Roof?

By doing your homework before you buy, you’ll feel more content about your new home.1. Decide how much home you can affordGenerally, you can afford a home priced 2 to 3 times your gross income. … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to Take Before You Buy a Home

Last year around this time we had an inventory problem and we are seeing it again this year.  This should create demand once again giving us a great spring … [Read more...] about Housing Inventory Down Creates High Demand

It is great to see the Northeast having the largest increase.  We have definitely seen the number of sales increase in the Greater Portland area.  It is still a great time to buy making it a … [Read more...] about Northeast Home Sales Are Up!

Knowing what appeals to today’s homebuyers, and considering those trends when you remodel, can pay off years from now when you sell your home.Two new surveys about what homebuyers want have me feeling … [Read more...] about If You Were Selling Today, Would You Have the Home That Buyers Want?