by Stig Bergquist | Feb 8, 2024 | DIY, Predictions
The Odyssey, the classic tale by Homer, tells the story of Ulysses and his travels home to his wife and kingdom. On the journey, Ulysses is told he will encounter the Sirens. In Greek mythology, these creatures would tempt sailors with beautiful songs to venture near...
by Stig Bergquist | Jan 15, 2024 | Paint Color, Painting A Home, Predictions
2024’s Color of the Year picks are in, and blues are the new greens! From misty sky-like shades to bolder hues inspired by the sea and twilight, there’s a variety of blues to choose from. But don’t worry if blue isn’t your thing because companies offer plenty of other...
by Stig Bergquist | Jan 15, 2024 | Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Predictions
January and Beyond Mortgage rate predictions are notoriously unreliable. With that said, Mortgage rates went through a rough patch towards the end of 2023, but they might not change much in January. However, there’s good news for homebuyers in 2024:...
by Stig Bergquist | May 11, 2022 | Advice for Buyers and Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Predictions
Prediction 1: Mortgage interest rates will rise It was predicted that mortgage rates would rise in 2022. Lawrence Yun, the chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, thought rates would be around 4% during 2022. The Mortgage Bankers Association said the...
