Market UPdates Market UPdate – April 2013 Happy Spring!!  Well, the first quarter of 2013 is gone.  Where does the time go?  I'm not sure…  What I do know, and can share with you, is that the Spokane Real Estate Market is continuing to improve.  It's so nice to have positives to report, and even nicer to be able to grin a […]
Market UPdates Market UPdate – January 2013 Happy New Year! 2013 is sizing up to be pretty stable, promisingly improved, and possibly even fun.  I'm not just saying that either.  The final quarter of 2012 was positively positive for many folks out there, and a little bit of positive energy can go a long way if you take it by the tail […]
Market UPdates Market UPdate – October 2012 Welcome to cold weather!  Winter is rapidly approaching and, yes, real estate is slowing down a bit with the season.  What's great is 2012 has seen us regain a much more "normal" market cycle!  With the past many months of relative stability, we've seen an increase in straight (non-distressed) sales with considerably easier closings.  Whew!  […]
Market UPdates Market UPdate – August 2012 Happy August All! As the summer days wind down, real estate agents reflect on the market (ok, we always reflect on the market …)  Nevertheless, July was definitely slower than June, but I'm pretty sure it's because we finally got some decent summer weather.  🙂  The numbers are already picking back up again as we […]
Uncategorized Best Real Estate App! Free! In this age of rapid fire technology, no one can afford to get left behind.  Luckily, I work with Windermere and they are on the ball.  We now have an app that makes house hunting quick, fun, and super easy while you're on the road! I'm really happy to be able to offer my Windermere […]
Market UPdates Market UPdate – July 2012 The past two months have certainly flown by, and I'm happy to report that I fell behind in my Market UPdates simply because I was out helping people buy and sell homes.  What a wonderful feeling! You may have noticed, the market in and around Spokane has stabilized considerably.  We have fewer homes listed, more […]
Uncategorized Mortgage payments: Pay less than your parents did! Personally, I never thought to see an opportunity like this in my lifetime.  I’ve been of a mind to believe that I will always pay more for everything than my parents did … Happily, one of our local lenders just sent over these mortgage rate / rental comparison / home payment charts. They made my […]
Uncategorized For Sellers Its All About Market Updates & Increasing Value So is the upward trend continuing?  Yep.   Sometimes it’s difficult to acknowledge, but repairs and improvements – even little ones – go a long way.  Here’s an article that shares the six most common and easy ways to increase value:  http://home-edition.net/Default.aspx?ArticleID=85&d=53HKV68aF6aZC04g5rRZzg%3D%3D
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Market UPdates Market UPdate – April 2012 It’s spring, folks, and the market is seeing a revival worthy of the sunshine and flowers. Yes, we have reason to be happy and positive! Interest rates are still hovering below 4%, stories of successful refinances are being heard more frequently, and home sales are steadily going up. Buyers can look forward to more homes […]
Uncategorized Can You Refinance NOW? You can never ask too often … I’m posting this because I talk to so many people who have tried to refinance but been turned down.  With the ever changing rules and regulations, it’s good to be up to date.  You just never know when the tides will change, and allow you to take advantage of opportunity when it shows up. I’ve […]
Uncategorized HUD Mortgage Cost Increases – Effective April 2012 Unfortunately the mortgage market continues to get harder and more expensive. Below is an explanation of the moves HUD is making on FHA insured loans starting in April. The impact isn’t huge, but it’s a negative impact none – the – less and will make purchasing a home using FHA financing more expensive.  Stay informed […]
Uncategorized Mortgage World’s take on things … I like to provide unbiased info for folks, so you’ll find I occasionally plunk down some good blogs or articles from other professionals who deal with the real estate world.   From Troy Clute, Mtn. West Bank, Spokane: 02/16/12   Typically Conventional rates are lower than FHA / VA rates, but for some time now […]
Market UPdates Market UPdate February 2012 Happy February Everyone!   Anyone else remember telling themselves back in the late 90’s early 2000’s, “I should’ve bought then!?”  Well, here we go again, folks!  The real estate market is rapidly shifting, and anyone with an eye on opportunity will want to read up on the state of our local progress.  So, here’s an […]
Market UPdates Market Update December 2011 In case you’re wondering, here’s what’s happening with real estate in Spokane:   Many Realtors, including myself, have seen an increase in calls, online traffic, home showings, and closings this December.  The market feels like there’s been a substantial shift in confidence, and the numbers say the feeling is right.   Active listings have continued […]