Real Estate tips by Jerry A Cook, Realtor

Thursday, January 14, 2021

1020 N Elmwood closed by Jerry Cook CBR

The look of a successful transaction. From the beginning to the end we kept the seller and buyers satisfaction at the forefront of our mission.

Jan 14, 2021. Alert:

A widely watched 10-year Treasury rate started the new year by jumping to a 10-month high at 1%.

That upswing suggests that mortgage rates — which oddly fell to another record low of 2.65% — could soon turn higher and become a big drag on homebuying.

Note: A one-point jump in rates would cut a house hunter's buying power by 12%.

As a seller, what can you do now to capitalize on the current market if you are looking to right size your housing.

As a buyer, what does this mean to you now, and possibly in the near future?

Overall, rates are just 1 item to consider in the selling or buying process. But it is the 1 item that can change the future of real estate deals quickly.

How could this change your future plans? After 25 years in this industry, I've lived through rising rates, swelling inventories and uncertain markets. That is what experience is. Living through the change and succeeding at it.

Sunday, January 10, 2021

2020 - A Year of Change

I saw the future of real estate 3 years ago, and I jumped on board. 3 years later, the future is still unfolding, and my ability to assist buyers and sellers in a quickly evolving market has benefited from the quick actions taken by CBR to service it's agents and their clients. To work hard to keep it's agents and their prospects SAFE, well represented and grounded.

CBR and their back office marketing team brings my team successful plans to implement for just about any type of real estate deal. Watch and see why CBR has the edge and how I use that edge to the benefit of my clients. Jerry Cook,