My Thoughts: A Real Estate Agent’s Perspective on the NAR Settlement and Its Implications

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently settled multiple lawsuits with home sellers, agreeing to pay out $418 million and implement significant rule changes for Multiple Listing Services (MLS) and real estate agent practices. These changes, effective in August, have sparked a range of reactions—from panic to indifference. Major headlines, such as CNN’s “The 6% […]

Strategies for Success

A Seasoned Investors Guide for Investing in Today’s Market Have you been eyeing the real estate market, waiting for the perfect moment to dive in? Well, let me tell you, there’s no time like the present. As someone with 35 years of experience navigating the twists and turns of real estate, I’ve seen markets evolve, […]

Millennial Strategies: As prices increase, and inventory reduces, many millennials have joined the growing trend of Co-Ownership.

The Millennial generation, born between 1981 to 1996, has among the lowest homeownership rates since the 1920s. The reasons vary, but the greatest factor has been affordability. The Millennial generation has the highest student loan debt in US history. If you combine that with the high prices and interest rates, it has created the least […]

Top New Real Estate Trends for 2024

Real estate highlights the evolving preferences and needs of homebuyers and homeowners. Here’s a summary of the key trends for 2024: 1. Homeowners Staying Put: High interest rates and low inventory are prompting homeowners to stay in their current homes longer. Remodeling and updating focus on sustainable features, accessory dwelling units, pickleball courts, remodeled basements, […]