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Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation

December 19, 2022 by O'Farrell Realty Leave a Comment

You don't have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you can save a couple of hundred dollars a year just by sealing your home and Continue Reading

Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home

October 13, 2022 by O'Farrell Realty Leave a Comment

  Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership.  A real estate boom during the pandemic pushed home prices to an all-time high.1 Add higher mortgage rates to the Continue Reading

10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move

August 18, 2022 by O'Farrell Realty Leave a Comment

    The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place.   Fortunately, you don’t have to do everything in a day. You don’t have to do it all alone, either. When you work with Continue Reading

7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

July 15, 2022 by O'Farrell Realty Leave a Comment

  No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all sellers want to make the most money possible.   Whatever your circumstances, the road to the closing table can be Continue Reading

Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022

June 7, 2022 by O'Farrell Realty Leave a Comment

  The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply shortage.1   But while some had hoped 2022 would bring a return to normalcy, the U.S. real estate market continues to boom, Continue Reading

5 Ways To Write A Winning Offer In Today’s Real Estate Market

May 5, 2022 by O'Farrell Realty Leave a Comment

  Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage—which has only added fuel to the fire.1   Fortunately, if you’re a buyer struggling to find a home, we have some good news. While Continue Reading

Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale

April 12, 2022 by O'Farrell Realty Leave a Comment

  We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes and ears of an insightful real estate professional on your side can help you boost your home’s Continue Reading

Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types

March 3, 2022 by O'Farrell Realty Leave a Comment

The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher cost of goods, to continue.2 Luckily, an investment in real estate can ease some of the financial Continue Reading

8 Popular Home Design Features For 2022

February 8, 2022 by O'Farrell Realty Leave a Comment

There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that you, as a seller, can easily control. According to Realtor.com’s 2022 housing market forecast, home for-sale inventory will Continue Reading

Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide

January 13, 2022 by O'Farrell Realty Leave a Comment

Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally, studies show that homeowners are happier and healthier than renters, and their children do better in school.1 But one of the biggest Continue Reading

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