Some Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes
Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives.
Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs.
- With benefits that include a combined homebuying budget and shared caregiving duties, an increasing number of households are discovering the value of a multigenerational home.
- With such high demand for houses today, now is a great time to sell so you can upgrade to a multigenerational home that may better suit your evolving needs.
Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market?
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report.
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.
Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available today, there’s a substantial increase in bidding wars, and homes are selling fast.
- According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), on average, houses are receiving over four offers from buyers and they’re selling in less than three weeks.
- If you’re ready to make a move, contact a local real estate professional today so you can sell your house while the market is in your favor.
There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards
Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash.
What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ 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.
2021 Real Estate Myth Buster [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- There are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the current real estate landscape.
- Here’s a little clarity when it comes to 5 common myths about the 2021 housing market.
- With these busted myths in hand, be sure to also work with a trusted real estate advisor so you can decipher local facts from fiction along the way.
Buyer & Seller Perks in Today’s Housing Market
Right now, the housing market is full of outstanding opportunities for both buyers and sellers.
Should We Fear the Surge in Cash-Out Refinances?
Freddie Mac recently released their Quarterly Refinance Statistics report which covers refinances through 2020.
Americans See Major Home Equity Gains [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- Today’s home price appreciation is driving equity higher throughout the country.
- If your needs are changing and you’re ready for a new home, your equity may be a great asset to power your next move.
- Now is a great time to put your equity toward a down payment on the home of your dreams.
To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell
When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers.
What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?
Last year started off with a bang.
What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?
There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation.
Will the Housing Market Bloom This Spring?
Spring is almost here, and many are wondering what it will bring for the housing market.
6 Simple Graphs Proving This Is Nothing Like Last Time
Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic.
5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move.
How to Prepare Your House for a Winning Sale This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- With so few homes available to buy today, houses are in high demand, and they’re selling fast.
- That means it’s a great time to sell if you’re ready to make a move.
- Reach out to a local real estate professional to make sure your house is ready for a top-dollar sale this spring. It may be closer than you think!
Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?
Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis.
Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?
The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020.
It’s a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- Over the past year, homeowners have gained an unprecedented opportunity to sell with great success while buyer demand is soaring.
- With homes selling twice as fast as they did last year at this time, getting multiple offers, and rising in price, homeowners are in the driver’s seat.
- Reach out to a local real estate professional today if you’re ready to learn about the leverage you have as a seller in today’s housing market.
Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone.
How Much Leverage Do Today’s House Sellers Have?
The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months.
Where Have All the Houses Gone?
In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy.
3 Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life
There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage) has dramatically increased over the past few years.
