How long have you lived in your house? Because if it’s been a while, chances are you have a whole lot of equity built up. In the last 5 years, home values have gone up by almost 60%. And in 30 years, [...]
Thinking about moving in 2025 and wondering what to expect? In their early 2025 housing market forecasts, experts say mortgage rates will come down slightly. As that happens, more buyers will jump back into the market, so more [...]
Want to know the top mistakes today’s homeowners are making when they sell? Here they are: -Pricing your house too high -Skipping necessary repairs -Not being objective -Not being willing to negotiate Let’s connect if you want to talk more about how an agent [...]
You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of years. But there is hope on the horizon. Rates have actually started to come down. And, recently they hit the lowest point we’ve seen in 2024, according to Freddie Mac (see [...]
Did you know? The supply of homes for sale has grown significantly this year. Here’s what that growth means: More options for your move More negotiation power for you More likely sellers will make some repairs More moderate price growth Please connect with [...]
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The housing market is in a transition. And that gives you three key opportunities going into the fall. There are more homes actively for sale. Builders are motivated to sell, so a newly built home may be more achievable than you think. And mortgage [...]
If you’re thinking about selling your house, it’s important to know what the home inspection is and what inspectors look for. As supply grows and buyers regain negotiation power, you may find you want to do some select repairs with a good return on investment [...]
Curious about selling your home? Understanding how much equity you have is the first step to unlocking what you can afford when you move. And since home prices rose so much over the past few years, most people have much more equity than they may realize. Here’s a deeper look [...]
Back in 2008, there was an oversupply of homes for sale. Today, there’s an undersupply. The three main sources of inventory show this isn’t like the last time. Existing homes, new homes, and foreclosures are all way below the levels we saw during the [...]