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The Community and Economic Impacts of a Home Sale
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, chances are you’re focusing on the many extraordinary ways it’ll change your life. What...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Aug 11, 20212 min read
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A Look at Housing Supply and What It Means for Sellers
One of the hottest topics of conversation in today’s real estate market is the shortage of available homes. Simply put, there are many...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jul 27, 20213 min read
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Demand for Vacation Homes Is Still Strong
The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes across the country. Throughout the last year, many people purchased second...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jun 25, 20212 min read
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The Right Expert Will Guide You Through This Unprecedented Market
In a normal market, it’s good to have an experienced guide coaching you through the process of buying or selling a home. That person can...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jun 18, 20212 min read
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In Today’s Market, Listing Prices Are Like an Auction’s Reserve Price
For generations, the process of buying and selling a home never really changed. A homeowner would try to estimate the market value of...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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What’s Motivating People To Move Right Now?
This year, Americans are moving for a variety of reasons. The health crisis has truly reshaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending so...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Jun 3, 20213 min read
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Buying a Home Is Still Affordable
The last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home. As a result, some renters are making the jump into homeownership while...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
May 27, 20212 min read
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Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs
When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
May 18, 20212 min read
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It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance
Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
May 12, 20213 min read
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Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable
Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
May 5, 20212 min read
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Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?
At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Apr 30, 20211 min read
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Don’t Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines
Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April,...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Apr 23, 20211 min read
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What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market
If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Mar 23, 20213 min read
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To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell
When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Mar 19, 20213 min read
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5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Mar 11, 20213 min read
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How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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How Much Leverage Do Today’s House Sellers Have?
The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months. Buyers and their high demand have far outnumbered sellers and a...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Feb 24, 20213 min read
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Millennials: Is It Time to Buy a Bigger Home?
In today’s housing market, all eyes are on millennials. Not only are millennials the largest generation, but they’re also currently...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Feb 16, 20212 min read
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Turn to an Expert for the Best Advice, Not Perfect Advice
As we approach the anniversary of the hardships we’ve faced through this pandemic and the subsequent recession, it’s normal to reflect on...

URLocalLender The Frater Team
Feb 3, 20212 min read
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