Jan Butela - Local Agent

Watch out!

CFPB Warns Debt Collectors about Old Loans Some housing-crisis-era loans a decade ago had “piggyback” mortgages – part of a 20% down payment – and some debt collectors recently started to demand money.

Getting ready to sell?

10 Home Improvement Projects to Tackle Before Listing Your Home These small changes have the potential to make a huge impact on your selling price.

Are you waiting for home prices to fall?

Have Home Values Hit Bottom? Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers.

Thinking of retirement??

10 Best States to Retire, According to Experts Taking into account factors like affordability, health care, quality of life, weather, and more, here are the best states to retire in the United States.

Good news for Buyers.

Mortgage Rates Drop After Two Weekly Increases Average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages fell to 6.33% this week from last week’s 6.48%. The rate for a 15-year loan, popular for refinancing, fell to 5.52% from 5.73%.

ABC's of terms when buying a home.

Key Terms To Know When Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Buying a home is a major transaction that can seem even more complex when you don’t understand the terms used throughout the process. If you’re looking to become a homeowner this year, it’s important to know these housing terms and how they relate to the current market so you f...

Is it time to sell your house?

3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year A new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences.

Cool House!!

Tennessee's Camp Cargo Is an Artistic Retreat Constructed From Shipping Containers Welcome to Camp Cargo! Nine shipping containers were transformed into three dwellings, each with a distinctive name.

The answer may surprise you!

RE Q&A: Who Pays if a Neighbor’s Tree Falls? If your neighbor’s tree falls and damages your roof and pool pump, does that neighbor pay for your damages? And who removes the tree?

This is so cute!!

Buyer Jumps on Charming $380K California Hobbit House, Sight Unseen The offers came rolling in a week after a hobbit house for $380,000 came on the market in Keene, CA. Within three weeks, it was sold.

More Sellers Decide to Delist Their Homes One agent’s take: “Some sellers are having a hard time grasping that we’re not in a housing-market frenzy anymore … that they missed the boat on getting a high price.”

2023’s New Conventional Loan Limit: $726,200 FHFA announced new conforming loan limits for 2023, and most buyers can borrow up to $726.2K without a jumbo loan – and it’s over $1M in some areas.