Recent Blog Posts by Laura Lenze

Will your house sell?

I've heard it repeated over and over "this is a buyer's market." and while this may be true - you can beat the odds. As you prepare your home for the Spring/Summer Market, the one question to ask is, "What is my home worth...Today!" As we have seen over the past few years, the price a buyer is willing to pay for any given home in any given area has varied sometimes even month to month. Like ...

Interest Rates

Lenders continue to offer low interest rates to home buyers. This past week I’ve seen rates remain below 5%. So the question I am asked most often is simply, “is this a good time to sell?”  Of course, the next question would be, “is this a good time to buy?”  With the market trend in home values declining (though not as in other states) one would have to consider ...

Buyers buy and Sellers Sell...

One of the questions that I am asked more often these days seems to involve whether or not homes are selling. The answer of course is yes. Homes that are priced at market value and which have a great curb appeal are going to attract more home buyers and get more exposure so yes, those homes are selling. Some of the tips that I give home owners include: keep it simple (no clutter), make sure your house ...

Temperatures Rise

Summer is here and the temperatures this week have hit record highs. All over the state we hear about the heat wave and how it is impacting our outdoor activities. Did you know at the same time we are experiencing record low interest rates for mortgages? This is a great time to buy or sell. Obtaining a low interest rate is like giving yourself the gift that keeps on giving and the ...

What is Your New Years Resolution?

For some it will be to lose weight while others will want to add to their savings or 401K...but for many homeowners, they are saying this "this is it -- time to sell!" Well, I may have some GOOD NEWS! Have you heard ? The Home Buying Tax Credit has been EXPANDED. Now current homeowners may qualify for up to $ 6,500 when the purchase their next home. This program is a benefit to both ...