Real estate news, tips, advice and market date from your favorite Bismarck and Mandan Real Estate Agent and REALTOR®
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…
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.
Will The Market Favor Buyers Or Sellers In 2023?
A new analysis says home buyers will see improving conditions as the year goes on, with inventory gains creating more buyers' markets across the country.
The Top Reasons for Selling Your House
If you’re a homeowner in that position, remember that mortgage rates aren’t the only thing to consider when making a move. Your mortgage rate is important, but there are plenty of reasons you may still need or want to move.
Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023
The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year. Last fall buyers hesitated and took a break from the market. Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to pick up.
Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market
As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. But what are buyers doing now?
New Home Sales Increase 2.3% In December
New home sales rose 2.3 percent in December, according to new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Home Seller Tenure Remains Near 10-Year Low
The typical number of years Americans live in a home before selling has been getting shorter recently. At the end of last year, it fell to just under six years.