August 2021

What Does Being in a Sellers’ Market Mean?

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths /

\"WhatWhether or not you’ve been following the real estate industry lately, there’s a good chance you’ve heard we’re in a serious sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good for people who want to list their house? It starts with the number of houses available for sale. The […]

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A Look at Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for Sellers

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing /

\"AWhen you hear the phrase home price appreciation, what does it mean to you? Through context clues alone, chances are you know it has to do with rising home prices. And as a seller, you know rising home prices are good news for your potential sale. But let’s look past the dollar signs and dive […]

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The Best Use of Time (and Money) When It Comes to Renovations

For Sellers, Pricing, Selling Myths /

\"TheIn the current sellers’ market, many homeowners wonder what, if anything, needs to be remodeled before they list their house. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in. They can help you think through today’s market conditions and how they impact what you should – and shouldn’t – renovate before selling. Here are some […]

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Are Houses Less Affordable Than They Were in Past Decades?

Buying Myths, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing /

\"AreThere are many headlines about how housing affordability is declining. The headlines are correct: it’s less affordable to purchase a home today than it was a year ago. However, it’s important to give this trend context. Is it less expensive to buy a house today than it was in 2005? What about 1995? What happens […]

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Looking for a Place To Call Home? Consider a Condominium.

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing /

\"LookingIt’s no secret that one of the top stories in today’s real estate market is low housing supply and high buyer demand. If you’re a first-time buyer looking for a starter home or are someone who’s interested in downsizing, it may be worth considering a condominium (condo) as a worthwhile option. In fact, trends indicate […]

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The Community and Economic Impacts of a Home Sale

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, New Construction /

\"TheIf you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, chances are you’re focusing on the many extraordinary ways it’ll change your life. What you may not realize is that decision impacts people’s lives far beyond your own. Home purchases and sales are significant drivers of economic activity. They have a major impact on your community […]

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Surprising Shift Favors Homeowners: Buyers Now Prefer Existing Homes

Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction /

\"SurprisingIn April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posted an article, Home Buyers’ Preferences Shift Towards New Construction, which reported: “60% of people who were looking to buy a home in 2020 said they’d prefer new construction to an existing home.” However, it seems buyers are now shifting their preferences back to existing homes. […]

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Sellers: Make Today’s Home Price Appreciation Work for You

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing /

\"Sellers:Home prices continue to rise as we move through the summer, and that’s good news for sellers who are looking to maximize their home’s potential. If you’re on the fence about whether to list your house now or later, the question you should really ask is: will this price appreciation last? Here’s what three leading […]

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