Buying When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down? One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down? After several years of rising rates and a lot of bouncing around in 2024, we’re all eager for some relief. While no one can project where rates will go with complete accuracy or the exact timing, experts offer […]
55+ Real Estate 4 Reasons Off-Season Homebuying Is Smart Off-season homebuying has a lot of benefits. Spring and summer typically bring more listings, but also bring more competition and higher prices. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), home sales peak during the warmer months and then decline in the fall and winter. This seasonal shift creates opportunities that most buyers overlook. In election […]
55+ Real Estate Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year, you should get a head start on any updates or repairs you want to make now. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says: “ . […]
55+ Real Estate Don’t Pay the “Home Move Tax?” For most homeowners, selling a home feels less like a straightforward transaction and more like taking on a second job. A job that doesn’t just demand your money but also your most precious resource: time. In fact, according to recent data, selling a home can consume over a third of your waking hours, turning your […]
55+ Real Estate 6 Tips to Secure the Best Home Insurance Rates   Now, more than ever, having the right home insurance is essential.  But with rising rates, how do you ensure you get the best coverage without breaking the bank? Let’s explore the ins and outs of home insurance and uncover some strategies to secure the best deal for your home in Central Pennsylvania. Understanding the […]
55+ Real Estate Why Moving to a Smaller Home After Retirement Makes Life Easier Retirement is a time for relaxation, adventure, and enjoying the things you love.Set featured image As you imagine this exciting new chapter in your life, it’s important to consider whether your current home still fits your needs. If it’s too big, too costly, or just not convenient anymore, downsizing might help you make the most of your retirement […]
55+ Real Estate Summer Home Staging Tips Guest Blog Post Courtesy of Meg Pitner Edit5 Design Buyers spend an average of 6 minutes at a home but form an opinion in the first 15 seconds. This is very little time to make a good impression. According to a recent study, real estate TV shows and social media affected buyers’ perspectives on homes […]
55+ Real Estate Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And historically, this is the time of year when more buyers move, and competition ticks up. That makes this an exciting time to put up […]
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55+ Real Estate The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several years (with the exception of 2020, since it was an unusual […]
Buying Single Women Are Embracing Homeownership In today’s housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 19% of all homebuyers are single women, while only 10% are single men. If you’re a single woman trying to buy your first home, this should be encouraging. It means other people are making their dreams a reality – so […]
55+ Real Estate Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction Home Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built homes make up a larger percent of the total homes available for sale than normal. That’s why, if you’re craving more options, it makes sense to see if […]
55+ Real Estate Streamlining Your Golden Years: The Benefits of Using an Estate Sale Company for Downsizing Guest Blog Post Courtesy of George Rankin Halcyon Days Estate Sales As the golden years approach, many individuals find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a downsizing journey to enhance the quality of their lives. Navigating this transition can be both emotionally and logistically challenging. In this blog post, we delve into the valuable role of […]
55+ Real Estate Retiring Soon? Why Moving Might Be the Perfect Next Step If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, it’s a good time to consider if your current house is still a good fit for the next chapter in your life. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. Here are a few things to think about as […]
55+ Real Estate Selling Your Parents Home—When They Can’t Do you need to sell your parents’ home? Selling your parents’ home can be a challenging endeavor. It is often very emotional; you may have grown up in the home and celebrated many holidays and family milestones there. Sadly, you may be selling their home while also grieving their passing. If your parents are living, it’s […]
55+ Real Estate Retiring Soon? It Could Be Time To Make a Move Thinking About Retiring? If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals may be selling your house and finding a home that more closely fits your needs. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. […]
55+ Real Estate The Current Mortgage Market: What You Need to Know Guest Blog Post Courtesy of John Anthony Branch Manager Fairway Independent Mortgage The Current Mortgage Market: What You Need to Know The mortgage market is a complex and ever-changing landscape. For the average consumer, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest trends and developments. However, it is important to stay informed about the […]
55+ Real Estate What is a Home Inspection? Guest Blog Post Courtesy of Galaxy Property Inspection   What is a Home Inspection? While the home inspection process can be scary, it’s really not. If you purchase a car, you would want to know that a mechanic has looked at it and that, for the most part, it’s ok and will get you to where […]
55+ Real Estate Best Time to Sell in 2023? It’s Coming Up The best time to sell this year will be the week of April 16-22, Realtor.com® predicts. What makes this week in mid-April so great is that sellers can expect there to be less inventory on the market, making homes listed more in-demand. The report forecasts that there will be 9.3% fewer sellers that week. Inventory […]
55+ Real Estate Market Update Number of Homes for Sale Up from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic Years The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and possibly for a few years, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. This is true locally, not just nationally. That’s why, if you’re […]
55+ Real Estate Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rapidly rising home prices. Here’s how it happened and what it means for you, even as the market moderates. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Because there was […]