Zdenka Mahan's Blog

Will Your Remodel Pay Off? The Best (and Worst) Ways to Spend Your Budget Whatever your reasons are for taking on a home improvement project, it’s wise to consider how the money you invest will impact your home’s value. We’ve taken a look at popular home renovations and identified those that—on a...

One of the most common reasons I hear from people that rent is that they can't "afford" to buy. Let me dive into this little deeper. Most of us live somewhere. Meaning somewhere where you get housing in exchange for your heard earned money.Most of us are blessed with few extras in life which mean...

Love is in the air today! Happy Valentine everyone. Time to remind you the very special kind of love that only home brings!Not all benefits of ownership are financial...Home brings love, safe haven, quiet space and also few of these amazing benefits:·       Being a part of a neighborhood, driving...

What states are most popular to relocate to? Here are the top for incoming and outbound states in 2019!· Americans are on the move, and the most recent Atlas Van Lines Migration Patterns Survey tracked the 2019 traffic flow from state-to-state.· Idaho held on to the top spot of ‘high inbound’ sta...

When the number of buyers in the housing market outnumbers the number of homes for sale, it’s called a “seller’s market.” This can create multiple offer scenarios and bidding wars, making it tough for buyers to land their dream homes – unless they stand out from the crowd. Here are three reasons ...

With a high demand from first-time homebuyers and a shortage of inventory in the current market, selling your existing home this year might be your best move. Why? Because when homebuyers begin their search, they’re not all looking for new construction. Many are eager to find a little charm and c...

Whether capitalizing on job opportunities, affordability, or warm-weather places to retire, Americans are making moves to these top cities to take advantage of the strength in the current housing market.A strong economy and lower mortgage rates have made it easier for many would-be buyers to get ...

Where do I start??? If you’re thinking of buying a home, plan ahead and stay on the right track, starting with pre-approval. Pre-approval makes your offer very attractive to seller because they know you are organized and ready and even more so to you because you have full and clear understanding ...

If you’re a homeowner, particularly one looking to downsize your living space, that’s great news, as you’ve likely built significant equity in your home.Here’s some more good news: mortgage rates are expected to remain low throughout 2020 at an average of 3.8% for a 30-year fixed-rate loan.The co...

The real estate market is expected to do very well this year as mortgage rates remain at historic lows but the lack of homes available for sale is back. 2020 is beginning with the lowest available housing inventory since January 2018. The decline in inventory stretches across all price points. Th...