2022 Home Trends + Real Estate News

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MELISSA MULLIS, PROPERTY GROUP

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

We hope you're having a healthy and positive start to 2022.

To roll out the year, this month we feature our Annual Home Trends issue which looks at what's forecasted to be hot for your Homes in 2022!

This month we also highlight a few characteristics of the market, but then show you how to buy a home in just 6 easy steps!

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

Speaking of trends and forecasts, while the market expects for more homes to become available to sell, prices --though expected to stabilize somewhat-- are NOT expected to go down. In this regard, stabilizing means a gradual increase, but an increase in prices nonetheless as predicted by a sizable number of industry experts.

Also, while last year's mortgage rates saw record lows, this year, rates are expected to rise. This can happen anytime from the first months of the year to the end and based on several indications from the Federal Reserve.

However it is also expected that mortgage rates for a 30 year loan will remain in the 3+% range.

To lock into today's interest rates, here are 6 steps to buying your new home:

Find the Right Agent [HINT: That's Us! The Melissa Mullis Property Group :) ]
Get Pre-qualified or Pre-approved [With Your Bank or Mortgage Lender]
Preview Homes [We Can Do This Virtually or In Person]
Negotiate [We Take Care of This for You!]
Inspection and Appraisal [We'll Be There Every Step of the Way]
Closing [Let's Go Grab the Keys to Your New Home!!!]

JANUARY NEWS

This month, we're pleased to share fun community happenings for January including pre-Mardi Gras events to celebrate Twelfth Night. And in the Curated Content section, you'll be in the know with predictions for 2022's hottest Home Trends so you'll know what to invest in for your home. Plus Curb Appeal ideas if you are looking to sell, as well as smart DIY projects with paint!

If our experienced team can help you find your next home, or give you a competitive home valuation for the one you have, we are all here for you.

Wishing you a bright 2022!

Sincerely,

Melissa, Glori, and Rae

THE MELISSA MULLIS PROPERTY GROUP

HOME BUYING PROCESS IN 6 STEPS

Let us help you today! For more info, call us at [985] 629-1705

CLIENTS OF THE MONTH

Mike + Deana Chiasson

Allison Cobbs

Kyle + Jessica Driscoll

Kurt Durapau

Heather + John Gervais

Pam Miley

Dale + Claude Morris

WE LOVE HELPING YOU FIND YOUR WAY HOME

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Recurring Monthly on 3rd Thursday - Abita Springs Songwriters' Circle - for more info, click here
Recurring Monthly on Last Friday - Creole Tomateaux Food Truck Fridays - for more info, click here
Recurring Weekly on Sunday - Madisonville Makers' Market - for more info, click here
January 8 - Mande Kings Day Parade - for more info, click here
January 12 - Fleur de Lis Event Center Bridal Show 2022 - for more info, click here
January 19 - The Lobby Lounge 2022 Concert Series: Sundae & Mr. Goessl - for more info, click here
January 22 - Madisonville's Battle for the Paddle Gumbo Cook Off 2022 - for more info, click here
January 25 - Benedict's Winter 2022 Open House - for more info, click here

FARMER'S MARKETS

Abita Springs Art + Farmers' Market - Sundays 11:00 am to 3:00 pm - for more info, click here
Covington Farmers' Market - Wednesdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am to 12:00 pm - for more info, click here
Farmers' Market at Giddy Up Folsom - Saturdays - for more info, click here
Mandeville Community Market - Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for more info, click here
Madisonville Market - Sundays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm - for more info, click here

CURATED CONTENT

Here's Every 2022 Color of the Year So Far [Martha Stewart]
Home Trends for 2022: From High Tech Bathrooms to Gothic Revival (Slide Show/ Use Arrows to View Trends) [MSN Money]
The Predictions Are In: 12 Home Décor Trends We’ll See Everywhere in 2022 [Food52]
40 Home Design Trends That Will Shape 2022 [Houzz]
These are the Kitchen Design Trends You’ll Be Seeing in 2022 [House Beautiful]
According to Pros, These Are the Top Bathroom Trends to Keep on Your Radar for 2022 [Goud Housekeeping]
CURB APPEAL: 3 Low Effort Ways to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal [Real Simple]
DIY: 25 DIY Paint Projects That You Can Complete to Redocorate Your Entire Home [Martha Stewart]

CLICK HERE TO MEET MELISSA

MELISSA MULLIS REALTOR

RE/MAX ALLIANCE

625 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, STE. C

MANDEVILLE, LOUISIANA 70448

[email protected]

www.melissamullis.com

C [985] 629-1705

W [985] 674-5628

GLORI LACOMBE, BUYERS; SPECIALIST

Glori previously worked for Melissa Mullis Realtor-RE/MAX Alliance as a Transaction Coordinator. Her positive attitude, welcoming smile and knowledge of the North and South shore markets makes her a great asset to our team.

Glori and her husband Mike have been married 22 years and have resided on the Northshore over 20 years with their beautiful daughters Madeline and Anna Marie. Glori and Mike are avid gardeners, love their fur babies, and enjoy strolling local Farmer’s Markets on weekends as well as spending free time with family and friends.

RAE MANALE, CLIENT COORDINATOR

Rae Manale, is a New Orleans Native who relocated to the Northshore after Katrina. An LSU Alumna, Rae was Vice President of the LSU Real Estate Association.

She has been in the Real Estate Industry for over 5 years, but she brings new and inspiring ideas to our team, and will efficiently organize all processes to elevate and streamline your experience and make the buying and selling process stress free. Rae also enjoys a little marketing and has brought our marketing and social media to a whole new level. Rae enjoys getting involved in her community and most importantly the joys of watching her toddler grow. Family is very important to her, so when she is not working or exercising her body/mind, you can find her spending time with the ones closest to her.