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Hot Topics on Today's Market Thinking about buying or selling your home in 2026? Here’s what you need to know first. If you’ve even thought about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably said some version of this: “I’m just waiting to see what happens with rates.” You’re not alone. But here’s what most people don’t realize: the market has already changed. The last few years were anything but normal. During COVID, interest rates dropped to historic […]
Hot Topics on Today's Market Spring Market Already Surprising Homeowners in February In Hinton and surrounding small towns, the housing market is moving faster than many homeowners expected, despite the fact that it is still winter. The unusually mild weather, featuring little snow and warmer than normal temperatures, has encouraged buyers to begin touring homes and making offers much earlier than the typical spring rush. Interest rates […]
Hot Topics on Today's Market Cozy Is Making a Comeback: Fall & Winter Home Trends If you have been following home decor trends lately, you may have noticed a shift! The bright whites and cool grays that dominated homes for years are making room for warmer, cozier designs. According to Vogue and Homes & Gardens, chocolate brown, burgundy, olive green, and warm caramel tones are trending this season. Darker wood […]
Hot Topics on Today's Market What Rising Rates Really Mean for Buyers Mortgage rates are back in the headlines, and if you are thinking about buying a home, you may be wondering what that means for you. As of September 17, the average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.95%, up from 6.76% the previous week and 6.26% one year ago, according to Freddie Mac. That is […]
Hot Topics on Today's Market Price is Everything in Today’s Housing Market You’ve probably noticed it lately, some homes sell quickly while others sit with little activity. The difference is often not location or condition, but price. Today’s buyers are informed and quick to recognize value. When a home is priced right, it draws attention immediately and creates momentum. When it is even slightly overpriced, buyers hesitate […]
Hot Topics on Today's Market New Regulations with Radon You cannot see it, smell it, or taste it, but radon may be one of the biggest hidden dangers in Iowa homes. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the soil and can enter homes through cracks in foundations, sump pumps, basements, and crawl spaces. While many homeowners have heard of it, […]
Hot Topics on Today's Market Lead Service Lines: What Homeowners Should Know Did you receive a letter about your home’s water service line? You’re not alone. Communities across Iowa, including Hinton, are identifying lead service lines as part of new EPA requirements. Lead service lines must eventually be replaced, with most communities working toward a 2037 deadline. One of the biggest questions, however, is who will pay. […]
Hot Topics on Today's Market The Mortgage Isn’t the Only Cost of Homeownership Many buyers spend months preparing for their down payment and monthly mortgage payment. What often catches homeowners by surprise are the expenses that come after closing day. Property taxes, homeowners insurance, utilities, lawn care, snow removal, and routine maintenance can all add up throughout the year. Then come the unexpected expenses. A furnace quits. The […]
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