Suzanne Dickson's Blog Posts

Sellers Have an Opportunity with Today’s Home PricesAs mortgage rates started to rise this year, many homeowners began to wonder if the value of their homes would fall. Here’s

The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs To Know About a RecessionA recession does not equal a housing crisis. That’s the one thing that every homeowner today needs to know. Everywhere you look,

Will Home Prices Fall This Year? Here’s What Experts Say.Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, 

Three Tips for First-Time HomebuyersBuying your first home is a major decision and an exciting milestone. Even though it can feel daunting at times, it has the power to change your life for the

Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing HomeownersIf you’re planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great news for you. But it’s

What You Need To Know About Selling in a Sellers’ MarketEven if you haven’t been following real estate news, you’ve likely heard about the current sellers’ market. That

Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market?If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to

If you’re thinking of selling your house, it may be because you’ve heard prices are rising, listings are going fast, and sellers are getting multiple offers on

Spring is a few weeks away. Are you ready? Houzz.com recently shared a home checklist as we head into warmer weather. Some highlights are:Make mirrors and lamps shineTune-up your lawn and garden

Hello. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Several times recently I've been asked about the outlook for the US residential real estate market in 2022. Therefore, I wanted to share the latest

4 Simple Graphs Showing Why This Is Not a Housing BubbleA recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is,

Mortgage rates have risen to their highest point in nearly two years. Please click the link below to read the full article from FloridaRealtors.org.Average Mortgage Rate Increases Again, Hits 3.92

Please click the link below for a quick video update on the state of the residential real estate market from the Orlando Regional Realtor Association.Orlando Regional Realtor Association | State of

The Top Indicator if You Want To Know Where Mortgage Rates Are HeadingMortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its

Stellar MLS, the multiple listing service covering much of Central Florida, releases key market statistics each month. A few insights from January 2022 include:  The average sale price was

Florida Realtors, the largest trade association in Florida and an excellent advocate for both Florida Real Estate professionals and homeowners, posted an article on February 3 with an update on

Are you considering a kitchen renovation in 2022? Or perhaps you are just interested in the latest trends for what is likely the most popular room in your home. Either way, the 2022 Houzz U.S.

Yesterday, the Orlando Regional Realtor Association released its monthly video summarizing the local market. The report includes critical insights comparing December '21 market statistics to the

Stellar MLS, the multiple listing service covering much of Central Florida, releases key market statistics each month. A few insights from December 2021 include:  The average sale price

The Orlando Regional Realtor Association released its latest residential housing market update for the month of June yesterday. In summary, inventory is up from May but down from last year, with