Jessica Side

There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Federal Reserve began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates, mortgage...

It’s not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for...

Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks....

When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make the most amount of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly....

Dear Friends, This is a first for us — Charts and Thoughts in an online space! So cyber! The best part? By using our blog for our EvoReal Market Overviews, we can give you waaay...

Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of...

Hi Friends, Was Chicken Little right? Can the sky actually fall? Or is everything that falls from the sky temporary? Scary sometimes, true, but temporary. Seasons change. Days get longer. Snow melts. Leaves and...

Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates.  In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump...

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...