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In 2020, buyers got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. According to Freddie Mac, rates hit all-time lows 12 times this year, dipping below 3% for the first time ever while making buying a home more and more attractive as the year progressed (See graph below): When… Continue reading Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year?

There seems to be some concern that the 2020 economic downturn will lead to another foreclosure crisis like the one we experienced after the housing crash a little over a decade ago. However, there’s one major difference this time: a robust forbearance program. During the housing crash of 2006-2008, many felt homeowners should be forced… Continue reading Chances of Another Foreclosure Crisis? “About Zero Percent.”

Through all the challenges of 2020, the real estate market has done very well, and purchasers are continuing to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates. Realtor Magazine just explained: “While winter may be typically a slow season in real estate, economists predict it isn’t likely to happen this year…Low inventories combined with high demand… Continue reading Homes for Sale Are Rapidly Disappearing

If you’ve been working from home this year, chances are you’ve been at it a little longer than you initially expected. Businesses all over the country have figured out how to operate remotely to keep their employees healthy, safe, and productive. For many, it may be carrying into next year, and possibly beyond. While the… Continue reading Why Working from Home May Spark Your Next Move

Some Highlights Your agent now has over 6 months of experience selling houses during the pandemic and can make the process easier and safer for you today. COVID-19 protocols and technology usage recommendations from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are making it possible to sell houses right now, while agents continue to abide first… Continue reading Tips to Sell Your House Safely Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

In the second half of this year, the housing market surged with activity. Today, real estate experts are looking ahead to the winter season and the forecast is anything but chilly. As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), notes: “It will be one of the best winter sales years ever.”… Continue reading Winter Will Bring a Flurry of Activity to the Housing Market

Marketing Real Property Can be Like Marketing a Website A lot of customers ask me what I do to differentiate myself from other real estate agents in my market.  To me that is an easy answer.  Marketing.  Many agents have been in the business so long that they feel like they don’t have to stay… Continue reading Marketing Real Property

Using a Real Estate Agent Isn’t For Everyone We would love to work with everyone who has requested our expertise in property marketing and sales.   We select the clients we work with very carefully and have a reasonable set of criteria that needs to be met in order for us to proceed. We only… Continue reading Discovery Page For Sellers

Marco Island Rental Properties   Finding the right vacation rental in Marco Island, FL can be a difficult task if you wait until right before the season starts.  Sometimes the homes and condos will fill up the year prior once the rental season comes to a close.  Most owners, if they like the tenant will… Continue reading Rental Information in Marco Island