Posted on May 27, 2020
When it comes time to sell, many homeowners wonder: can I get more money for my house, if I renovate it first? Homeowners are aware that buyers gravitate toward features like contemporary bathrooms, and kitchens with energy-efficient appliances. The truth is complicated, though, because certain ren...
Posted on May 12, 2020
The spring real estate market was supposed to be hot. Months of extremely low inventory, combined with high demand, led to a shortage in available homes. But just as sellers were starting to come around, COVID-19 threw the world off kilter and the spring market grounded to a halt. You might feel li...
Posted on May 01, 2020
Each month we are posting an updated Market Outlook based on the questions we receive from clients, employees, and investors about the implications for the housing and mortgage markets in which we are active (read April's Outlook here). While the COVID-19 curve is beginning to flatten, the northeast...
Posted on Apr 17, 2020
As interest rates drop to historic lows and the economy remains uncertain, many homeowners are strengthening their finances by refinancing their mortgage. When used strategically, refinancing can help homeowners get access to cash quickly, lower their monthly expenses, or save money in the long term...
Posted on Apr 02, 2020
The COVID-19 global pandemic has created enormous uncertainty throughout the world. The health concern is growing, the global markets remain volatile, and millions of people are facing unemployment. This is uncharted territory. And as you can imagine, we have received a lot of questions from clients...
Posted on Mar 13, 2020
Dear Clients and Friends of Houwzer: The Coronavirus and public market volatility have created an unprecedented level of uncertainty. As many organizations have already communicated, we encourage you to follow the best practices of thoughtful social distancing to flatten the curve and prioritize the...
Posted on Feb 17, 2020
Selling your home without a plan will end up costing you emotionally and financially. Our homes are filled with memories. Over time, we learn to love their quirks (or at least view them as “character”). So when it comes time to sell your home, this emotional attachment can really get the best of you...
Posted on Jul 15, 2019
This is the first in a series of blogs that Houwzer CEO & Co-Founder Mike Maher will be publishing monthly moving forward. Although this piece is focusing on the NAR lawsuit, many of our future topics are teased throughout. In case you haven’t heard, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) wa...
Posted on Mar 04, 2019
A lot of things in life are too good to be true. As hundreds of our customer reviews show, Houwzer is not one of them. Understandably, our potential clients frequently ask us "how does Houwzer make money?" Answering this question starts with explaining how the commission in real estate works. In mos...