Foster Real Estate Report

Ever wondered why finding the perfect mortgage feels like trying to find a needle in a haystack? Imagine unlocking the door to your dream home with a loan that fits like a glove - low stress, perfect fit. Most folks...

Coming from a different angle this month for our market update – I thought this “Housing Shortage Tracker” would be an interesting chart to share with prospective buyers. This chart shows metro areas across the nation that have insufficient housing...

Ever wondered if it's better to buy the house of your dreams or build it from scratch? Imagine living in a home that checks all your boxes, down to the last detail. Let’s review some considerations when deciding which...

Ever imagine what happens when your dream home turns into a money pit? It’s exhausting, overwhelming and feels like an endless means to no end. But picture this, a home where every surprise is a good one – because you’ve...

I’ve been diligently focusing on spring cleaning in my household. When I start one project, I quickly have been turning to several others. Here are some small investments to give your home a major refresh – whether you’re ready...

Recently, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that “Existing-Home Sales Slid 1.0% in December.” Their key highlights included: “Existing-home sales waned 1.0% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.78 million. Sales faded 6.2% from the...

Springtime is just around the corner and what a better way to get started building the landscape of your dreams or to get your house show ready for the Spring market than to utilize a county resource with the...

Do you feel a mix of excitement, anxiety, and even stress when thinking about buying a home? Let's navigate these emotions together. Imagine transforming these feelings into a sense of eagerness, hope, and ultimate relief as you find your perfect...

The big day has arrived. You’ve worked tirelessly to put your home on the market and it’s now under contract. Here are some important key factors to remember: Inspections. It’s typical in our local market that a buyer will want...

A key factor for any listing is professional photography. More than ever in our digital era, potential buyers are online looking at homes and narrowing down their search. Great photography will showcase your home in the best light literally. First...

Did you hear the big news? Kansas City was recently reported as one of the Top 10 Places to Visit in the world for 2024 by the Wall Street Journal. Read more here >>> This is kind of a big deal, because...

Happy 2024 to all of you. What better way to start the new year, then to think about ways to buy your next house. Yes, it’s still a seller’s market, and we are seeing interest rates starting to decrease....