Having a home office was once a bit of a luxury, or at least, a nice-to-have. With a large percentage of the work force now working from home at least some of the time, having dedicated work space at home is more of a need. Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Real Estate discusses how the desire for home office space has changed the real estate market and how he helps buyers find the right fit for their needs.

Having a great backyard can be a key attraction when selling your home. Leading Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Real Estate discusses the features that can add the most value when selling a home.

After record low interest rates just a year or so ago, the real estate market was booming. Since then, interest rates have jumped and been volatile from month to month. Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Real Estate discusses the market for homes in the current economy. Learn if this is a good time to buy or sell, and how to get the right financing if you are looking to make an offer.

Whether they are relocating for work or buying a 2nd home for vacationing, many people need to shop for a new home in another location. Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Realty talks about how a good agent can connect their customer with the right resources including a qualified agent in the new town to assist with the process.

Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Realty devotes an episode to first-time home buyers. He will discuss some of the unique aspects of working with new buyers and provides guidance on specific things they should be looking at when shopping for a home. He'll also discuss some of the tools and resources that can assist them.

A number of factors contribute to the overall health of the real estate market including inventory, pricing, and interest rates. After several years featuring dramatic swings in the market, Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group Compass Real Estate provides his view on what the 2023 market will look like.

Winter weather impacts daily routines in many ways. How does it affect larger events like buying or selling a home? Realtor David Schwabe of the Schwabe Group Compass talks about the unique characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of buying or selling a home during the winter months.

Both younger buyers and those a bit older may find a condo or a townhouse as a better choice than a single-family home for a number of reasons. What special considerations should buyers make when looking at these types of properties? Real estate professional David Schwabe of the Schwabe Group discusses the unique considerations for these types of buyers.

Found the new home you want? What happens after your offer is accepted? Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group walks you through "the other stuff"... financing, inspections, insurance and closing. Learn what needs to be done and when.

Join Realtor David Schwabe of The Schwabe Group at Compass as he explains the process of staging a home for sale. Learn how certain changes can help speed up the sales process or increase the sale price. David has been helping buyers and sellers for over two decades and shares his experienced views on this important topic.