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2023 Real Estate Trends Heading into Spring

Spring is here, and we can expect to see more activity in the real estate market. Despite the affordability challenges that remain, there are still excellent opportunities to be found in Washtenaw County. Whether you're a buyer or a seller, now is the perfect time to get in on the ...

Spring Forward: Say Goodbye to Winter Blues

Spring is almost here, and you know what that means? It’s time to move your clocks forward and start on those home maintenance projects that you have been putting off all winter long.

Tips for Decluttering

Start small by focusing on one area of your home at a time. This will help you establish a routine for cleaning and organizing, making it easier to tackle larger projects in the future.

Spring into Action: Getting Ready to Sell

Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to sell your home. But before you dive headfirst into the selling process, it's essential to take a few crucial steps to ensure that you get top dollar for your property. Here are some tips to help you get ...

5 Clever Ways To Maximize Your Closet Space and Keep It Organized
Whether you have a modest closet or a luxurious walk-in, you just have to be smart and creative when it comes to maximizing your closet storage. You also don't need to spend thousands of dollars to create a more decluttered, more manageable space for your clothes that add confidence to ...
7 Smart Tips To Keep Your Home Safe From Burglars This Holiday Season
It's the season of gifts, food, decorations, a lot of festivities, and of course- burglaries. Wait, what? Unfortunately, it’s the less cheerful reality of the holiday season. According to the FBI, 18 percent of home burglaries happen in December, and police only solve 13 percent of them. ...
Housing Inventory On The Rise

Median Sales Price in Washtenaw County increased 7.2 percent to $378,735 for Single Family homes

and 7.5 percent to $280,000 for Townhouse/Condo homes. Average Days on Market increased 4.0

percent for Single Family homes and 36.1 percent for Townhouse/Condo ...

4 Ways to Avoid Going Over Budget on A Home Renovation
Whether you are renovating to make your space more comfortable, to increase your home's value, or just trying the style you always wanted from Pinterest, one of the biggest obstacles you can face when updating your home is staying within your budget. ...
The Housing Market is Undergoing a Major Shift

Median Sales Price in Washtenaw County increased 0.4 percent to $350,000 for Single Family homes and 11.3 percent to $265,000 for Townhouse/Condo homes. Average Days on Market decreased 3.7 percent for Single Family homes but increased 48.3 percent for Townhouse/Condo homes. Months ...

U.S Housing Market Continues to Slow

Affordability challenges have priced many buyers out of the market this year, and buyers who do succeed in purchasing a home are finding that the costs of homeownership have increased significantly, with monthly mortgage payments more than 55% higher than a year ago, according to the ...

Summer 2022 Has Been a Season of Change

Summer 2022 has been a season of change for the U.S. real estate market. With housing affordability at a 33-year low, existing-home sales have continued to soften nationwide, falling 5.9% month-to-month and 20.9% year-over-year as of last measure, according to the National Association ...

U.S Housing Market Continues to Cool

The U.S. housing market has continued to cool, as rising mortgage rates and record-high sales prices have stifled affordability, weakening demand and pricing out a multitude of buyers. Nationally, median household income has failed to keep pace with increasing mortgage payments, with ...

7 Ways To Minimize Unnecessary Costs When Moving
Whatever the reason behind your move, whether you're buying your first home, you’ve got a new job in a different city, or you want to be closer to your loved ones and relatives, among others, relocating is no small venture. There are many factors to consider: finding the time and energy ...
Is the Housing Market Slowing Down?

What Does Rising Inflation, Soaring Home Prices, and Increased Mortgage Rates Mean For Real Estate? To help quell inflation, which reached 8.6% as of last measure in May, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by three quarters of a percentage point in June, the largest interest rate ...

Summer Is The Best Time to Tackle These 5 Home Improvement Projects
If you're a homeowner, aside from lounging by a swimming pool or throwing a few backyard barbecues, the warmer months are also the perfect time to tackle some improvement projects around your house and yard. The beautiful weather conditions give you ample time to assess, repair, and make ...
Why You Should Start Your Home Selling Journey By Decluttering
If you're planning to put your house on the market anytime soon, the biggest task isn’t to address repairs or start renovations, as these require lengthy planning since they can be time-consuming and costly. The main task you should prioritize as a potential home seller is ...
Is the Real Estate Market Cooling?

After two years of record-setting activity, there are signs the housing market might be cooling. High
home prices and a surge in mortgage interest rates are slowing buyer activity, with home sales declining
for the third consecutive month under the weight of soaring homeownership ...

These 3 Organizing Tips Can Actually Cause More Harm Than Good
Searching for inspiration to help you organize your home isn't difficult nowadays. There is already an abundance of tips, tricks, and strategies from TV shows, magazines, and the internet to motivate you into taking on such a challenging task. The images of tidy closets or a perfectly ...
Mortgage Rates Increase but Listings Sell for Top Dollar

Median Sales Prices in Washtenaw County increased 12.4 percent to $422,500 for Single Family homes and 14.8 percent to $280,000 for Townhouse/Condo homes. Days on Market decreased 32.0 percent for Single Family homes and 52.8 percent for Townhouse/Condo homes. Months Supply of Inventory ...


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