Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again? At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we saw last year. The thinking was that inventory would increase from record-low levels and put an end to the bidding wars that have driven home prices up over the past twelve months. However, that Continue Reading about Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?
Selling Your Home
4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there were 410,000 fewer single-family homes for sale this March than in March of 2020. The key to continued success in the residential housing market Continue Reading about 4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
What It Means To Be in a Seller’s Market
What It Means To Be in a Seller's Market If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate seller's market and the optimal time to make sure your house is available for buyers who are looking for homes to purchase. The latest Existing Home Sales Continue Reading about What It Means To Be in a Seller’s Market
FSBO: Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market
FSBO: Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are eager to snatch up virtually any house that comes to market. Continue Reading about FSBO: Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market
Buyer & Seller Perks in Today’s Housing Market
Buyer & Seller Perks in Today’s Housing Market Right now, the housing market is full of outstanding opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to a bigger one, or selling so you can downsize this spring, there are perks today that are powering big moves for people across the country. Here are the top two to keep on the Continue Reading about Buyer & Seller Perks in Today’s Housing Market
Home Renovations: To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell
Home Renovations: To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell Are home renovations worth it right now? When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. However, with so many buyers competing for available homes right now, renovations may not be as vital as they would be in a more normal market. Continue Reading about Home Renovations: To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell
Buying a Home Today… How Smart Is It?
How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today? Is buying a home today a smart move? Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what impact those factors should have on your desire to Continue Reading about Buying a Home Today… How Smart Is It?
Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?
Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year? The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020. Buyer demand was way up, and the supply of homes available for sale hit record lows. The price of anything is determined by the supply and demand ratio, so home prices skyrocketed last year. Dr. Lynn Fisher, Deputy Director of the Federal Housing Continue Reading about Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?