Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM)
February 16, 2023 Save Money and the Planet: An Energy Efficient Mortgage Explained Energy efficiency is becoming a top priority for homeowners and homebuyers alike, and for good reason. Energy efficiency lowers energy bills and protects the environment. In other words, one way to make your home more energy […]
Real Estate Agent Biggest Lesson in 2022
Recognizing our agents for the hard work they do is important, as they are essential to any Real Estate business. We at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Coastal Real Estate are proud to announce Britni Gaddy as our “Top Selling Agent of 2022,”. With several years of experience in this market as a stand out agent, being […]
Home Evaluation
February 7, 2023 Tools to Help You Determine Your Sale Price Perhaps the “Sold” signs in your area have given you some inspiration, or perhaps you simply need a change of scenery. In any case, looking at the recent selling prices of other properties in your neighborhood is a terrific method to get an estimate […]
The Massive Mistake Homebuyers Make
February 1, 2023 Is This You Too? “Many of us think the high-priced, housing market of 2022 was going to settle down,” a New York couple says. A New York real estate agent offered six figures above the asking price to a couple in a bidding war market. In the volatile market, they worried about […]
How do Appraisers Determine Home Value?
What is an appraisal? A home appraisal is simply the unbiased opinion of a professional appraiser regarding the value of a home. Home appraisals are extremely common in the purchasing or refinancing of a home. Lenders require appraisals as a safeguard for the lender and the purchaser, to ensure they are lending for more than […]
Home Improvement Projects to Increase Home Value
Keeping Up to Code Maintaining the building code is the most important improvement you can do to ensure your home’s value and the buyer’s safety. Depending on the age and current condition of your home, the expense of upgrades can vary. The most common problems with building codes are found in electrical wiring, plumbing, windows, […]
Making Space for Self Storage
The Self Storage Boom The closing of retail and department stores is paving the way for new and improved self-storage centers. Many vacant stores are left in malls, which is prime real estate for storage solutions. The cost of converting existing buildings into storage units has decreased since many of the facilities already include a […]
Is it Better to Buy or Rent?
Buying vs. Renting Buying versus renting is the age-old debate when it comes to homes, but is one really better than the other? The answer depends on your lifestyle preferences and financial situation. As a result, there is no right or wrong answer to whether home ownership is better than renting or vice versa. However, […]
5 Mortgage Trends to Watch
Rising Rates The current low mortgage rates are not going to last forever, according to expert economist Lawrence Yun. Due to steadily rising inflation and an increasingly stronger economy, expect to see these rates growing by as early as the end of 2021. By Spring 2022, the current 3% rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage […]
What 5G Means for Real Estate
Smarter Homes and Buildings With 5G, many devices in the home can be connected for simultaneous monitoring. In other words, this means that home thermostats, security monitors, and even lightbulbs can be consistently observed, allowing swift and accurate responses to problems. Moreover, this use of 5G is especially appealing to property managers, who can use […]