Move-Up Buyers | Chuck Norsch, CMPS, MBA

Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections

by Chuck Norsch | Oct 25, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving intense competition and leading some buyers to consider waiving those contingencies to...

Your Home Equity Is Growing [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Chuck Norsch | Oct 22, 2021 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights If you’re a homeowner, today’s rising equity is great news. On average, homeowners have gained $51,500 in equity since this time last year. Whether it’s funding an education, fueling your next move, or starting a business, your home equity is a great...

Looking To Move? It Could Be Time To Build Your Dream Home.

by Chuck Norsch | Oct 20, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction

While today’s supply of homes for sale is still low, the number of newly built homes is increasing. If you’re ready to sell but have held off because you weren’t sure you’d be able to find a home to move into, newly built homes and those under construction can provide...

Homebuyer Tips for Finding the One [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Chuck Norsch | Oct 15, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights The best advice carries across multiple areas of life. When it comes to homebuying, a few simple tips can help you stay on track. Because of increased demand, you’ll need to be patient and embrace compromises during your search. Then, once you’ve...

The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?

by Chuck Norsch | Oct 13, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following: 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space...

Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You

by Chuck Norsch | Oct 12, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while those rates seemed to bottom out in January of this year, the golden window of opportunity for buyers isn’t over just yet. If...