Is December a Good Time to Purchase a Home?

Moving in December

It is unquestionably less pleasant to shop for homes in December – the weather can be treacherous and darkness prevails.   But if you’re savvy — and willing to brave the elements — shopping in the low season might get you into a home at a discount compared to prices in peak home-shopping months. Here are […]

Why December is a Great Time to Purchase a Home

Moving in December

It is unquestionably less pleasant to shop for homes in December – the weather can be treacherous and darkness prevails.   But if you’re savvy — and willing to brave the elements — shopping in the low season might get you into a home at a discount compared to prices in peak home-shopping months. Here are […]

Refinance Your Home – Everything You Need to Know

home prices up

If you have equity in your home and rates are low it might be a good time to consider refinancing your loan to decrease monthly payments and lock in a lower rate. However, there are several things to consider before deciding whether refinancing your home loan is right for you. Credit Score Lenders have tightened their […]

HMLS Status Timeline Change

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Changes To The HMLS Status Timeline In a time of low inventory in the housing market, there have been some change in the Heartland MLS regulations to make sure inventory is entered into the MLS system in a timely manner. The Board of Directors approved last week a change to the time required to enter […]