Whether looking for a home in one of our great towns like Fergus Falls, or finding your dream lakefront cabin, we are here to help you buy your next home. We understand this is one of the biggest decisions you will face, at any point in your life. Not only are we committed to finding you the right property at the best price, we will walk you through the transaction, address all of your concerns and assist you with all paperwork and negotiations. Your complete satisfaction is our highest priority.
When It’s Time to Move, We Can Help
Homesandlakeshore.com provides a FREE moving trailer to clients on a first come, first served basis. Save time and money, and start enjoying your new home sooner. This service is available to buying and/or selling clients throughout Otter Tail County, including Ashby, Battle Lake, Clitherall, Dalton, Erhard, Fergus Falls, Henning, New York Mills, Ottertail, Perham, Underwood, Vining, and all of the beautiful lake areas, town neighborhoods and rural properties with acreage.
The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective, that’s a 417% increase compared to the pre-pandemic years when there were just 7 million remote workers.
If you’re in the market to buy a home, working remotely either full or part-time is a game-changer. It can help you overcome some of today’s affordability and housing inventory challenges, as well as open up career opportunities outside your existing community.
The housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling once again, it’s mission critical to work with an expert who can guide you through each unique step of the process.
If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market. This may have left you with some uncertainty, especially if you’re considering buying a home. It’s important to understand the context of these reports to know the truth about what’s happening today.
Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal.
If you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are it’s because something in your life has changed. And, while things like mortgage rates are a key part of your decision on what you’ll buy next, it’s important to not lose sight of the reason you want to make a change in the first place.
Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) explains how your equity grows over time:
In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t alone. According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they aren’t already. But why?
There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices would end up crashing.
Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. Even with elevated interest rates, demand remains high.
More homes are anticipated to hit the market this year, but still below pre-pandemic levels. Home price appreciation is slowing from the recent frenzy, mortgage rates are coming down, inflation is easing. All great news for buyers. However, you will still need a competitive strategy to come out ahead. Here’s how to get started:
Homesandlakeshore.com provides a FREE moving trailer to clients on a first come, first served basis. Save time and money, and start enjoying your new home sooner. This service is available to buying and/or selling clients throughout Otter Tail County, including Ashby, Battle Lake, Clitherall, Dalton, Erhard, Fergus Falls, Henning, New York Mills, Ottertail, Perham, Underwood, Vining, and all of the beautiful lake areas, town neighborhoods and rural properties with acreage.
