New Mortgage Fee Structure 2024 Update
Some of our real estate clients have inquired about potential updates or even a new mortgage fee structure for 2024, similar to the changes we saw in 2023. We are…
Zillow Estimates vs. The Katie McNeill Team’s Free Home Appraisal Tool for Local Valuation: What’s More Accurate?
When it comes to figuring out your home’s value, most people instinctively turn to national platforms like Zillow or Realty.com. Tools like the Zillow home value estimator and their Zestimates offer quick, automated estimates based on publicly available data—but how accurate are they really?
If you’re thinking about selling your home in Northeast Ohio…..
Why More Baby Boomers Are Downsizing in 2025 — And How We Help Make the Move Easy
Baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) are leading a quiet but powerful shift in the Northeast Ohio real estate market: they’re downsizing. Whether it’s to reduce home maintenance, cut down on utility costs and property taxes, or finally trade in multi-level living for a comfortable single-story home, this generation is embracing a simpler lifestyle—and for good reason…..
New Mortgage Fee Structure for Some Homebuyers
Starting May 1, 2023, some borrowers will pay more for their mortgages thanks to a new rule from the Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding loan-level price adjustments, or LLPAs. The…
Buying A Fixer-Upper House? Know the Pros And Cons
How To Find Fixer-Upper Houses For Sale One of the easiest ways to find a fixer-upper home and get a great deal is by working with a real estate agent….
How Interest Rates Affect Real Estate
Interest rates are a key factor that affects home ownership. The interest rate is the cost of borrowing money, and when it comes to mortgages, it can significantly impact the…
Earnest Money is also known as a Pledge of Good Faith
A pledge or deposit to the seller represents the buyer’s good faith to purchase. Earnest Money–what is it? When a buyer pays a seller to show their intention and good…
Zillow: Not to Be Trusted for Home Value Estimates
Home Appraisal Values on Zillow Explained Is a Zillow Home Value Estimate Accurate? Home buyers and sellers should know that the home value estimated by Zillow is only accurate sometimes….
To Buy or Rent a House in 2022?
With a constantly changing real estate market, deciding whether you want to rent or buy a home can be challenging. This blog focuses on some things you should consider and…
Why are Housing Prices Rising in the United States?
Although The Katie McNeill Team has been very fortunate in Northeast Ohio and Lake County, here is an article describing the state of Real Estate in the Country. To get…
Can An Open House Help Sell My Home?
When your listing agents host an open house, they show a house during a prescheduled time when the property can be offered to potential buyers and the public. It is…
Do You Need a Home Inspector?
A common question among home buyers is whether a home inspection is necessary when buying a home. Some buyers are tempted to waive a home inspection, wondering if it’s worth…