Is It Time To Buy a Smaller Home?

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Apr 18, 2022 | Buyers & Sellers, Senior Market

Life events can have a major impact on what you need from your home, and retirement is one of the biggest changes many of us face. This period of your life can mean doing more of the things you enjoy, like traveling, visiting with loved ones, or taking on new hobbies....

2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Dec 17, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, First Time Home Buyers

Some Highlights What does the coming year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts project for 2022. Mortgage rates are projected to rise and so are home prices. Experts are forecasting buyer demand will remain strong as people try to capitalize on rates and...

Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Professional [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Nov 26, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Infographic

Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling, there are many perks that come from working with a real estate advisor. Real estate professionals are experts at navigating all aspects of the buying and selling process, including negotiating on your behalf. We can...

Sellers: Your House Could Be an Oasis for Buyers Seeking More Options

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Oct 18, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Single Family

Sellers have a great opportunity this season as buyer demand still heavily outweighs the current supply of homes for sale. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), today’s housing inventory sits at only a 2.6-month supply. To put that into perspective,...

Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Sep 23, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Buying Myths

If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine if you should buy now or wait,...

Real Estate: It’s Still a Lack of Supply, Not a Lack of Demand

by Vickie Boarman Ballard | Aug 18, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates

One of the major questions real estate experts are asking today is whether prospective homebuyers still believe purchasing a home makes sense. Some claim rapidly rising home prices are impacting demand and, by extension, leading to the recent slowdown in sales...