September 2018

Are Home Prices Softening or Are They Falling?

We are beginning to see reports that more housing inventory is coming to the market and that buyer demand may not be increasing at the same pace it did earlier this year. The result will be many headlines written to address the impact that these two situations will...

The Cost of NOT Paying PMI

Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer as median incomes, rents, and home prices all vary depending on where you live. There is a common misconception among homebuyers that a 20% down payment is required, and it is this limiting belief that often adds months, and sometimes even years, to the home-buying process.

Where Are Mortgage Interest Rates Headed In 2019?

The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment; the higher the rate, the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to know where rates are headed when deciding to start your home search.

4 Reasons to Sell This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

There are many reason to sell your home in the fall. These reasons are strong buyer demand, less competition, may not be a better time to move & it may be time to move on with your life!

Is the Real Estate Market Finally Getting Back to Normal?

In the upstate we’ve seen homes appreciate on average annually 5% since 2012. In 2012 the average sales price was $186,667. So far in 2018 according to the latest statistics from GGAR the average sales price in the upstate is $241,226. That’s a 29.2% total appreciation from the average sales price back in 2012.