Vicki Feeney, Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate

09/03/2026

Reasons why buyers should consider a fall move

Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move. 1. There Are More Homes To Choose From. 2. Asking Prices Start To Drop. 3. More Sellers Are Willing To Negotiate

08/31/2026

Consider the long-term impact before withdrawing from your retirement accounts for a downpayment.

08/27/2026

More sellers are willing to negotiate.

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At. 4 Out of 10 Sellers Are Cutting Their Price. Sellers are more willing to meet you where you’re at.

08/26/2026

Worried about a housing crash?

Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story. Home Prices Have Leveled Out. The Supply of Homes for Sale Has Steadied. Mortgage Rates Found Their Range.

08/24/2026

How to close the deal as a house seller.

Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track. Get a quality, experienced agent to walk you through the process. Get a pre-listing inspection. Look at more than just the offer price.

08/20/2026

How your home equity can impact your decision to move or improve

One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move. Equity in your home can: 1. Lower your monthly payment on your next home. 2. Buy your next home with all cash. 3. Transform the home you already have.

08/19/2026

How mortgage rates and inventory impact the housing market

Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How. Growth Has Slowed, But It Hasn’t Stopped. The Most Homes for Sale Since 2019. Inventory growth is forecast to pick up a little bit throughout the rest of the year.

08/18/2026

More buyers are looking for multi-generational homes.

The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For. Millions of Families Are Living Multi-Generationally. More people are shopping for a larger home that fits their combined needs. Multi-Generational Houses Sell at a Premium.

08/13/2026

Housing inventory is plays a big part in buyer-seller negotiations.

Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market? Houses for sale inventory is the number one determiner in who has control. Less than 4 months, sellers. Four to 6 months, balance between sellers and buyer. More than 6 months, buyers.

08/12/2026

Where mortgage rates stand today and why

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now. For over 50 years, the 10-year treasury yield and mortgage rates have moved almost in lockstep. Given today's 10-Year Treasury Yield, today's mortgage rates are mostly inline on where you would exp...