Real Estate Trends Archives

Marry the House and Date the Rate

September 6, 2022 | Real Estate Trends

I get many emails from people who are distraught that their rents are going up anywhere from $100-$600/month. It seems the average rent increase is… Read More

While Many Worry About What Happens Next, Some Are Seizing An Opportunity

August 29, 2022 | Real Estate Trends

Mortgage rates are volatile, at least compared to the relative stability of the last few years. Keep in touch with your mortgage professional if you… Read More

How do you find a Realtor?

August 9, 2022 | Real Estate Trends

What questions should you be asking? Why is this important? Especially in this changing market who you hire is the most important financial decision you… Read More

Is There a Housing Shortage in Vancouver and Clark County?

August 1, 2022 | Real Estate Trends

While the latest news in real estate is the increasing interest rates, the bigger and longer-term issue is the housing shortage in Vancouver and Clark… Read More

Happy 4th of July!

July 5, 2022 | Real Estate Trends

Refinance loans were going crazy last year on Independence Day! Sales of new and existing homes had been steady all year. Both… Read More

Why Are Interest Rates Rising?

June 13, 2022 | Real Estate Trends

The government has been buying down interest rates for about the past 10 years. In a ‘healthy’ economy interest rates are about 6%-8%. When the… Read More

When Real Estate Transactions Get Complicated . . .

June 6, 2022 | Real Estate Trends

Interest rates are having a significant effect on Clark County real estate. Our super-hot market is now merely hot (or at least warm). Just in… Read More