Although 2020 was a year of immense adversity for many, it was also a year of notable accomplishment. Congratulations to Mike Hickman, CEO/President of Seven Gables, as he joins an exclusive group of industry leaders who have made newsworthy contributions to Real Estate! Mike was selected as a RISMedia 2021 Real Estate Newsmaker and [...]
With the last year bringing new routines into our everyday lives, we had to learn to adjust quickly to new norms and practices of living. We had to reevaluate our lives and learn new methods to conduct ourselves moving forward. Everything, from the way we work to our needs at home, shifted in a moment's notice and we learned to adjust [...]
We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, we are drawn to the emotional reasons for homeownership.
No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether its a certain scent or a favorite chair, the feel-good connections to our own homes are [...]
As we reflect on the past year, we are witnessing the lasting effects of the pandemic and how it drastically influenced our lives. As we spend an increasing amount of time in our houses, we are now evaluating what we truly need at home as we move forward. Experts are predicting that as we move into 2021, the real estate market will continue [...]
After overcoming the challenges of the last year, we have seen an increase in stress levels across the nation. We have also witnessed the lasting effects of the pandemic, with the U.S Census Bureau reporting that individuals who live alone stating that they experienced higher rates of anxiety and depression. As we look to the future and [...]
With housing prices continuing to rise, you may be wondering if it is more affordable to purchase or rent a home. Experts are saying that even amongst the challenges of the last year, it is now more cost effective to purchase a home than to rent one. Lets take a deeper look at why this is the case with home values and [...]
We witnessed home prices escalate to new heights in 2020, but as we enter into this new year, there are questions as to where home values will go from here. Corelogic has reported that home values rose by a drastic 8.2% nationwide over the course of last year. The combination of low housing supply with record low mortgage rates drove prices [...]
After an extraordinary year in the housing market recovery, real estate continues to show remarkable strength as we progress into 2021. The market conditions are in favor of homebuyers this holiday season. Lets dive into the advantages of purchasing a home this winter and the benefits that this transition will bring along with [...]
As we kick off the new year, many of us are excited to begin thinking about purchasing a new home to create memories in. In order to buy a new home, the first step is to put our house on the market and it is essential to understand the stipulations of selling a home effectively. When it comes time to move, homeowners must be mindful and [...]
By reflecting on the myriad of challenges experienced this year, we as a society can come together to celebrate the triumphant feat of this year. This is our chance to improve our strengths, align our values and goals, and track our growth as we enter a new year. With this quickly approaching new year, we have the opportunity to dive into [...]
