Moving to Spokane? Here’s Why You’ll Love It—and How to Get Started

Are you considering relocating to Spokane, WA? I've made it even easier for you to get acquainted with this amazing city with my comprehensive Spokane Relocation Guide.

Home BuyerJamie DeHavenAugust 10, 2024spokane relocation, moving to spokane, spokane neighborhoods

Top 5 Budget-Friendly Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

Preparing your home for sale doesn't have to mean expensive renovations and over-the-top changes. With a few smart, cost-effective upgrades, you can significantly boost your home's appeal and catch the eye of potential buyers.

Jamie DeHavenNovember 9, 2023

Could a Multigenerational Home Be the Right Fit for You?

If buying a multigenerational home has crossed your mind, you aren’t alone. Depending on what stage of homeownership you’re in, there are different reasons it could be the right fit.

Home Buyer, InvestmentJamie DeHavenMarch 12, 2023DeHaven Real Estate Grouprealestateinvesting, realestate, spokanerealestate, multigenerational housing, income apartments, mother-in-law suites, housingsupply, housingmarket, realestateprices, newconstruction

Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners

And while price appreciation has slowed this year, that doesn’t mean you’ve lost all the equity in your home.

Homeowner, InvestmentJamie DeHavenMarch 3, 2023DeHaven Real Estate Grouphomeowner, homeprices, homeownership, home equity

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. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash in 2008.

Home Buyer, Home Seller, InvestmentJamie DeHavenJanuary 20, 2023homebuying, homeprices, homeseller, homebuyer, homesforsale, homeselling, sellingahome, firsttimehomebuyer, buyingahome, starterhome, realestate, realestateprices, realestateinvesting, realestateinvestment

What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year?

If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus.

Home Buyer, Home Seller, InvestmentJamie DeHavenJanuary 3, 2023realestate, realestateinvesting, realestateinvestment, dreamhome, creatingwealth, homebuying, homeselling, buyingahome, firsttimehomebuyer, homeseller, homebuyer

What’s Going on with Home Prices? Ask a Professional.

“The major question on the minds of homeowners and aspiring buyers alike is what will happen to home prices. . . Soaring prices were propelled by all-time low mortgage rates which are a thing of the past. As a result, home price growth is expected to continue slowing, dipping below its pre-pandemic average to 5.4% for 2023, as a whole.”

Home Buyer, Home SellerJamie DeHavenDecember 18, 2022housingmarket, housingsupply, homesforsale, homeprices, homebuying, homeselling, sellingahome, buyingahome

Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future

“Millennials have higher average 401(k) balances than Generation X did when they were the same age, but they’re not any better off financially. . . . A lot of that has to do with being less likely to own a home.”

Home Buyer, InvestmentJamie DeHavenDecember 18, 2022realestateinvestment, realestate, investmentproperty, homebuying, firsttimehomebuyer, creatingwealth, realestateinvesting

Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities.

“Today’s shoppers generally have more homes to consider than last year’s shoppers did, but the market is still not back to pre-pandemic inventory levels.”

Home SellerJamie DeHavenDecember 18, 2022sellingahome, homeseller, homesforsale, housingsupply, housingmarket, timetosell

Buyer's Negotiation Power In Today's Market

“A year ago, sellers were calling all the shots and buyers were launching legendary bidding wars, waiving contingencies, and paying for homes in cash. But now, the shoe is on the other foot, and 92% of home sellers are accepting some buyer-friendly terms (frequently related to home inspections, financing, or appraisals), . . .”

Home BuyerJamie DeHavenDecember 18, 2022firsttimehomebuyer, housingmarket, househunting, houseshopping, investmentproperty, emptynest, downsizing, homesforsale, starterhome, dreamhome, homebuyer, buyingahome