Sold in Bailey to a wonderful family. Congratulations Bret, Kaitlyn, Evie and Charlie. New beginnings for sure. These peeps sold in 2024 for top $ and then turned around and bought this year in this great buyer’s market. Well done. This is their second home purchase and both with me. So fun to work with […]
This year’s Red Rock’s 9.11 stair climb. Twenty-five years later. Boy legs are still sore. Very emotional day.
The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage crossed over 7% on Thursday, September 10th for the first time since May 2025. That is an increase of 10 basis points from the day before. Mortgage rates have been rising since late February, when the Iran conflict began. Rates hit a low of 5.99% the […]
During the 19th century, some Americans moved to certain states because of their air quality. For example, Arizona’s hot, dry climate became a popular “cure” for asthma, with special schools for asthmatic children. Today, Americans are moving away from metro areas with a higher risk of poor air quality. Last year, 277,740 more people moved […]
After another failed ceasefire in the Iran war, oil prices increased, pushing bond yields and mortgage rates higher. According to Mortgage News Daily, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate loan increased by 6 basis points to 6.87% on Monday, August 31st. It’s the highest level since June 2025. Earlier this year, economists were predicting that […]
I hope you are all off work relaxing and enjoying your time. I’m still working: give me a call to buy or sell.
Mortgage rates get all the attention, but energy costs keep rising Here’s why monthly household expenses deserve more scrutiny in homebuying Utility bills are rising even as broader energy prices decline. Unlike mortgages, utility costs can’t be locked in or refinanced. Homeowners spend more on utilities today than a decade ago, despite utilities making up […]
The buyers who win long-term aren’t the ones chasing the lowest rate or the biggest house they can qualify for. They’re the ones thinking past the next house. They ask questions like: → How does this loan fit into my finances 5-10 years from now? → Am I building equity, or just building payments? → Does this move […]
Home‑price cycles set the national backdrop. But buyers and sellers don’t transact in “the national market.” They transact in specific cities, neighborhoods, and even blocks. Historically, markets that proved most resilient shared a few traits: Diverse and durable employment bases Steady population inflows Constraints on new construction, whether geographic or regulatory A clear economic role […]
Halfway through 2026, the US housing market is showing surprising signs of momentum Activity still lags pre-pandemic norms, but bright spots are emerging. The housing market is showing gradual improvement despite a weaker-than-expected first half of 2026. Economists and experts say there are signs that homebuyers and sellers are adjusting to current market conditions. The […]
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