Real Estate Market

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now

For Sellers, Inventory, Selling Tips The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier. And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But...

The Truth About Affordability Today

For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Economy The Truth About Affordability Today Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Let’s be real with each other for a second about affordability. Because you deserve someone who will be honest and transparent about what’s going on, especially if you’ve got a move on your mind. Here’s the full picture of what’s...

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier. The median sale price of a newly built home is now at its lowest level since...

Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Equity Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high. And maybe your brother-in-law brought it up at the dinner table like he’s been waiting all week to spark a...

Are Home Prices Going To Fall?

For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy, Equity Are Home Prices Going To Fall? Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?” With everything in the news, that concern makes some sense. No one wants to make a big financial decision at the wrong...

The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale

For Sellers, Home Prices, Agent Value, Selling Tips The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That’s their asking price.  A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) of sellers expect to sell at or...

What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You

For Sellers, Foreclosures, Equity What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn You’ve probably seen the headlines saying, “foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008. That’s understandable. A lot of people remember that crash and all the foreclosures that happened during that...

Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring

For Sellers, Agent Value, Selling Tips Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean – and is it worth the effort? The short answer is “yes,” especially right now. With more houses...

Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers? Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way. But some buyers are getting creative and finding a way to still make the numbers work – and that’s through...

The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market

For Sellers, Agent Value, Selling Tips The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. But the thing is, nationally, it’s taking a little longer to sell lately. And that slowdown can feel frustrating if you want a fast...