Buyer Motivation Inman Graph
According to the latest data, the top reason homebuyers are on the move is to upgrade to a bigger or nicer home. The great news? With record home equity and mortgage rates trending down, moving up is more achievable than it was earlier this [...]
Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2024 Third Quarter Update
Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2024 Third Quarter Update Learn why Caz refers to Joe Peters of Coldwell Banker as Mr. Hyper-Local as Joe answers the tough questions about what is happening in our local real estate markets across [...]
The Top 3 Reasons Affordability Is Improving
Affordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. And today, it’s improving quickly as rates come down, prices level off, and wages climb. If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, let’s connect [...]
Mortgage Payments Fall Lower than Rent
According to a recent study from Zillow, Mortgage payments are lower than rent in 22 of the 50 largest U.S. metros. That’s a game changer if you’re thinking about owning a home. Let’s grab a calculator and connect to see if buying might be [...]
Buy Now, or Wait?
If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, [...]
4 Signs Your House Is Overpriced
You want your house to sell quickly and for top dollar. However, pricing it too high can seriously jeopardize those goals. So, once your house is listed, watch out for these 4 signs that it's overpriced. And if any of these are happening to you, [...]
Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Your Buying Power
Mortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line. As rates drop, your monthly payment on your next home does too. Even a small change in mortgage rates can have a big impact on your purchasing power. If you put [...]
The Best Time To Buy a Home This Year
A shift is underway in the housing market this season. And if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment to jump back into your homebuying search, this is a great time to do it. That’s because the best week to buy a home this [...]
Checklist for Getting Your House Ready To Sell
Checklist for Getting Your House Ready To Sell Getting your house ready to sell? Here’s a few tips on what you may want to do to prepare. Focus on making it inviting, showing it’s cared for, and boosting your curb appeal. If you [...]
How Home Prices Have Grown over Time FHFA
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, [...]
Early Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
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 [...]
Top Seller Mistakes and the Best Way To Avoid Them
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 [...]