Birgit Lahaye PA - Realtor Associate

Rate Shopping Pays, Most Don’t Do It Even small rate differences can expand the number of homes within reach for buyers facing strained affordability, new research shows. SEATTLE – Home shoppers spend months searching for the right home, but most gather quotes from only one mortgage lender. That seemingly small decision can be a miss...

Are Open Floor Plans Falling Out of Favor? Designers say some homeowners are rethinking open floor plans, with growing interest in defined rooms that offer more privacy, comfort and architectural detail. NEW YORK – Open concept floor plans may be losing appeal. According to the design experts with Martha Stewart, open floor plans are givin...