Real estate news, tips, advice and market date from your favorite Bismarck and Mandan Real Estate Agent and REALTOR®
NEW CONSTRUCTION? DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU HEAR
Thinking about buying a newly built home? New construction can be a great option, but it is not always as simple, cheap, or stress-free as buyers expect. Here is what buyers in Bismarck-Mandan should know before believing the hype.
Millennial Buyers Plan For Smaller Down Payments
Sixty-two percent of millennial home buyers say they're planning to put less than 20 percent down on the house they eventually buy.
Roofing: Repair or Replace?
Deciding whether to repair or replace roofing is largely an exercise in timing -- you don't want to reroof too soon and waste money, but you don't want to wait too long either.
How to Enhance Your Life and Home With Lighting
Your home's interior lights want to help you have fun, feel better, and save energy. Will you let them? It used to be we'd walk into a room and flip on the light switch, maybe slide the dimmer up or down a bit to change the brightness. But that's so old school. Instead…
Air-Purifying House Plants
The most colorful and best-smelling house plants. Many air-purifying house plants put out their own sweet smell while removing the nasty ones that make your nose curl.
The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now
The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply
Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance
To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. Inventory is still historically low band buyers are back. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while, that’s a sign it may not be hitting the mark for potential buyers. But here’s the thing. Right now, homes that are updated and priced at market value are still selling fast, sometimes with multiple offers!
Is It A Good Time To Buy?
A new survey of Americans found an uptick in the number who say now is a good time to sell a house. What do you think?
What You Should Know About Closing Costs
Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for.
Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash
67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there’s good news. Current data shows today’s market is nothing like it was before the housing crash in 2008.
Mortgage Payments Have Gotten More Affordable
Median mortgage payments fell at the end of last year, dropping to $1,920 month-over-month, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.