Bloomberg Business recently published an article on how positive things are looking heading into this year’s busy home buying season. While the article refers to the nationwide market, it is closely consistent with McCall’s market as well. In a nutshell, here is the good news: Previously owned home sales were up in March by the… Read More

Mortgage rates are ever-changing and it is hard to know whether to jump into a home now or wait a couple months to see if rates drop. But there’s also the chance that rates will rise. So what’s a potential homebuyer to do? Fortunately there are those who watch the market and have a handle… Read More

For the last few years renting a home has typically been less expensive than paying a mortgage. But with historically low mortgage rates and rising rent costs that trend may be shifting. In fact, rents are expected to rise even faster than home values in 2015 in McCall. But, the choice between renting and buying… Read More

With the recent market situation in McCall, meaning fewer homes on the market and more buyers, advice has been abounding about how to close the deal, including writing a letter to the sellers telling them how much you love the home and why you should be the ones to live in it. All too often… Read More

Tax season is upon us which makes it the perfect time to start thinking about getting your finances in order for a future home purchase. The home buying process actually begins with putting effort into getting your finances in good standing. A good rule of thumb is to start the process up to a year in… Read More

In McCall, just as in many places around the country, demand for housing is outpacing availability. This is especially true in our area for single family homes under $300,000 as many buyers are looking to take advantage of current low interest rates. But, when supply is down, prices go up. According to new data from… Read More

If you’ve ever gone online to look at real estate, whether just curious or actually looking to buy a home, you’ve most likely gone to both zillow.com and trulia.com. Both sites are similar in nature, listing homes for sale or that have sold on the recent market and giving actual or estimated property values, along… Read More

With the oddly spring-like weather we’ve been having this February in McCall, highs in the 40’s and lows barely below freezing, it’s hard not to start thinking about spring cleaning. But, with at least two more months of solid winter weather that’s sure to come back to us (it is, right???) here is why you… Read More

Drop Your Personal Style Well, maybe don’t drop it altogether, but keep your unique personal style on the down low. You’ll want to stick to neutrals in order to enable buyers to picture themselves making your home their own. It needs not be sterile, however, so throw in a few pops of color or art… Read More