Nobody can deny the challenges that we were faced with, in 2020. Everything from the way we worked, socialized, dined, and learned was altered, and while some things are still not back to normal, the housing market is as strong as ever. In fact, according to Forbes, home sales are expected to grow 7 percent ... Read More
Relocating to a new city or out of state is never easy, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the city and haven’t made any community connections yet. The added uncertainty of COVID-19 may make moving seem even more unsettling than normal. The good news is that with everything going remote and online, it is easier than ... Read More
There is no denying the worldwide Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had on the world. It’s forced millions of people to reimagine their home, work, and social life, not to mention almost everything in between. The crisis has impacted everyone on different levels and if you’ve been working remotely during the pandemic you know firsthand it ... Read More
When the clock turned to midnight on January 31st, 2019, millions of Americas raised their glasses to the start of a new year and hopefully beginning. Nobody could have predicted the turn of events that have shaped this year. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way people live, work, dine, learn, socialize, and spend ... Read More
Whether you’ve been a landlord for years or you’re new to managing a rental, you know that owning income property can be financially rewarding. However, you may have also discovered that tending to rental properties takes additional time and effort on your part. For some property owners, the DIY approach makes sense. They live in ... Read More
Spring is the traditional start of the home-selling season, and this year expects to follow that trend. In fact, this home-selling season may be more active than in previous years as potential homebuyers want to act before home prices and interest rates increase. Even though it is a buyer’s market, it’s still important to get ... Read More
2019 was a great year in the United States for the housing market. Looking forward, we should see some similar results. Let’s take a look at a few of the top 2020 real estate trends. Trend #1: Home Prices Will Continue to Rise In 2019, home prices grew, but slightly slower compared to 2018. In ... Read More
Buying a home can be a challenging and rewarding process involving multiple steps, make sure one of those steps is a home inspection. You typically begin online research to get a feel for features and neighborhoods that interest you while working with a loan officer to review finances and determine what you can afford. At ... Read More
Watching popular home design shows can be an entertaining escape, but they can also occasionally be painful to watch. Sure, the big reveal is always so fun to see, to watch a couple’s move into their forever home, or to see their space get renovated to meet their design aesthetic and functional needs. But it ... Read More
Alleviate Your Headaches! From poor plumbers to expensive electricians, to wading through rental law and tenants’ rights, property management issues can stack up quickly. Hiring the right property management firm will ease the burden. John M. Brabham Real Estate has well-established relationships with local contractors, so you don’t have to shop around for reputable service ... Read More
