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Home equity has been a hot topic in real estate news lately. And if you’ve been following along, you may have heard there’s a growing number of homeowners with negative equity. But don’t let those headlines scare you. In truth, the headlines don’t give you all the information you really need to understand what’s happening and at what…
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in the Tulsa area soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. Unfortunately, much of the main stream media has concentrated on the negatives, so lots of buyers and sellers appear apprehensive. In 2022, the market underwent a major…
A new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences. If that resonates with you because you’re considering making a move, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement over your next home and a sense of attachment to your current one. A great way to ease some of those emotions and ensure you’re feeling…
If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home. This piece is intended to help you sort things out.
This year is no different. But before you dive too deeply into your options, it helps to understand the true costs of renting moving forward. This piece is intended to help…
If you’re getting ready to buy your first home, you’re likely focused on saving up for everything that purchase involves including down payment, closing costs, moving costs. One cost that’s likely top of mind is your down payment. But don’t let a common misconception about how much you need to save make the process harder…
If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. In the last year, high inflation had a big impact on the economy, the housing market,…
If Central Park Residences had a Cheer Squad, Annie Shurtleff would be a natural to lead it. However, she is much more than a rah-rah girl; because she actually puts in the work to help improve the quality of life for all of us at Central Park. Her positive attitude and infectious personality were incubated…
In the 1970s and 80s I owned and operated an electrostatic painting company that ultimately failed due to a downturn in the economy which led to curtailed spending by many of my corporate customers. I had always had an interest in real estate and had several friends in the business, so it was a natural…
With higher mortgage rates and moderating buyer demand, conditions in the housing market are different today. And if you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to understand how the market has changed and what that means for you. The best way to make sure you’re in the know is to work with a trusted housing…
While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s a list of things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan. Don’t Deposit Large Sums of Cash Lenders need to source your money,…
f you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry Consultant, explains: “Housing market headlines
Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one of the steps you should take early on is making sure you’re financially ready for your purchase. Here are just a few of the financial fundamentals you’ll need to focus on as you set out to buy a home. Build Your Credit Your credit…
