Real estate advice: Chris Von Trapp

‏The Addison County real estate market experienced a strong surge in 2022, with rising purchase prices, multiple offers, shorter market times and cash offers.

What are some of the best ways to improve the value of my home? Whether selling your home or not, addressing deferred maintenance and safety items, such as routine cleaning/inspections of heating and plumbing, is always important to keep on the list. Sell … (read more)

Are we in a real estate bubble? How do you know and what should we do? Unlike the real estate bubble of the early 2000s, driven by speculative buyers and investors, today’s market is fueled by actual (not speculative) demand, low inventory, and mortgage i … (read more)

These are unprecedented times. A survey of Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Agents through March 23 indicated that 32% of buyers may be putting their search on hold — however 30% cited a lack of inventory for their reason.  Sellers are advised to stay fl … (read more)