• Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?,Brian Eastwood

    Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

    If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go.While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not nearly as common as they used to be. In fact, a recent survey shows agents reported only 1 in 5 h

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  • Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff,Brian Eastwood

    Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

    Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%).While that may not sound like

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  • New Contract Activity Bounces after July 4th | Active Supply has Been Reduced 14% since April,Brian Eastwood

    New Contract Activity Bounces after July 4th | Active Supply has Been Reduced 14% since April

    While we're still in a strong Buyer's market, Sellers have become exhausted with price reductions and are choosing to take a pause on selling. A reduction of inventory makes the Buyer market tighter and somewhat less appealing. For those Seller's sticking in the game, they need patience and flexibil

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