Barb Trousdale
Broker, Owner, REALTOR
What a month! It’s been a great season for the skiers and snowmobilers among us, but I know many (including me) are looking forward to spring.
2015 is turning out to be a fantastic year for real estate; we’ve helped many Buyers and Sellers accomplish their goal of moving already and we’re only two months [...]
In December, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac launched Home Possible Advantage, a program that makes it possible for buyers to purchase a home with a smaller down payment. Through the program, low- and moderate-income buyers can qualify for loans with down payments as low as three percent. The program will open up the housing market to responsible [...]
Uncle Sam favors homeowners. Whether you own a starter home, a condo, a single-family residence or a cooperative apartment, you can enjoy tax breaks simply by being a homeowner-and the tax perks continue even when you sell your [...]
3 Things to Think About Before Downsizing
Downsizing is a personal choice that many people face as children move out of the house. This often leaves a couple alone in a home that is bigger than they need. The benefits of living in a smaller home are many, but there are also drawbacks. Here are some important questions that will help to [...]
With all of the different kitchen gadgets out there, it can be really easy to fill up even the largest of kitchens. A smaller kitchen requires that every bit of space be well organized so items don't end up stacked on the counters—especially when counter space is limited. With a little creativity and patience a small kitchen can accommodate [...]
There are plenty of things that you can do to improve the aesthetics and functionality of your home, but it's just as important to make improvements that will save you money. We all want to find more ways to save money and starting with your home is the perfect [...]
Expect the home-purchase market to strengthen along with the economy in 2015, according to Freddie Mac's U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook for November.
"The good news for 2015 is that the U.S. economy appears well-poised to sustain about a 3 percent growth rate in 2015 -- only the second year in the past decade with growth at that
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As the holidays approach, home sellers are often tempted to take their homes off the market until spring-or even wait until spring to list. After all, buyers are too busy now to search for houses, right? In a word, no. As a rule, you should list your home when you want to sell it, not when you think it will sell, because no one can predict [...]
When becoming informed about what affects your credit score, it's just as important to know the things that don't have an impact on your credit score-either positive or negative-as it is to understand the factors that can help or hurt your credit. Here is a look at five things that surprisingly won't affect your credit [...]
DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Fixed-rate mortgages fell back near yearly lows again this week, lowering borrowing costs for home buyers and refinancers. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.99 percent this week, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market [...]
