Month: September 2020

Fall is officially here (even if it doesn't fell like it :) Here are a few tips for getting ready for the changing of the seasons and colder weather. First you'll want to rake up your leaves as leaving them on a lawn can cause mold and damage the grass. Next clean the gutters as leaves somehow have a magnetic ability to get stuck in them (if you do it yourself make sure to practice good ladder safety!) Check your windows and doors for leaks - this can you really help keep cold air out. If you find a leaky window, you may want to apply caulk to the frames. If you have a fireplace and chimney and haven't had it cleaned lately call a chimney sweep to clean it…

As some high-demand markets and areas are red hot with limited inventory, we are seeing bidding wars with multiple offers on a house or property which can result in a bidding war. Here are a few tips to win a bidding war and if you’re the seller how to pick a winner. Don’t forget to get feedback from your real estate agent as they may have important knowledge about the seller. And don’t get too frenzied where you bid yourself to a point where its going to break your budget! Up the Ante Of course if there are multiple bids on the property, increasing your offer is going to help. In addition you can make a larger down payment on the mortgage to make financing easier, especially if the purchase…

Many people are finding their house has turned into a virtual office and a virtual school. Making sure your kids are properly learning through zoom and at the same time making sure you are working productively can be a juggling act! 🤹‍♀‍ Here’s a few tips to help keep the balls in the air! Make Clear Schedules Your kids need to know your schedule and if there are important meetings not to interrupt and you need to make sure you know your kids schedule including online class schedules. A great way to do this is with google calendars you can make one for each parent and child and share them with each other. If the kids are younger you can make it old-fashioned and do it on a whiteboard for…

Have a safe and Happy Labor Day!

The federally chartered Freddie Mac is reporting that interest rates are holding near record lows below 3 percent! They reported an average rate on 30 year fixed mortgages of 2.93 percent with 0.8 percent average in closing costs. What does this mean for you? Well if you are considering buying – you have basically never seen better rates. And there’s a good chance you can refinance into a lower a rate with lower monthly payments. Contact us today and we can review your situation and calculate how much you may be able to save!