Two Graphs That Scream List Your House Today
The spring and summer months have always been known as a very popular time for homebuyers to start the search for their dream home. This year is no different!...
Equity Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
![Equity Report [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market](https://files.keepingcurrentmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/6.2015-Equity-InfoGraphic-STM.jpg)
Sellers Dilemma: OTM, FSBO or List Again?
At the end of June, in every region of the country, hundreds of homeowners have a tough decision to make. The ‘listing for sale agreement’ on their house is about to expire and they now must decide to either take their house off the market (OTM), For...
First-Time Homebuyers Lead the Way in May
The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) latest Existing Home Sales Report revealed that first time homebuyers made up 32% of all sales in the month of May; marking the highest share since September 2012 and up from 27% the same time last year....
5 Demands You Should Make on Your Listing Agent
Are you thinking of selling your house? Are you dreading having to deal with strangers walking through the house? Are you concerned about getting the paperwork correct?
...
Sales Up In Almost Every Price Range
The National Association of Realtors’ most recent Existing Home Sales Report revealed that home sales were up rather dramatically over last year in five of the six price ranges they measure....
Think You Should FSBO? Think Again! [INFOGRAPHIC]
![Think You Should FSBO? Think Again! [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market](https://files.keepingcurrentmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Think-You-Should-FSBO-STM.jpg)
Some Highlights:
According to NAR's Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers:- 88% of buyers look for their new home online
- Using a real estate agent can net you 13% more than FSBO'ing
- There is a long list of people that you will have to negotiate with when you decide to sell your home, using an experienced professional can help ease the process.
Home Values Compared to the Peak… Is Another Bubble Forming?
After the housing market bust we experienced across the country in 2008, many experts have been quick to warn that a new bubble may be forming in some areas of the country....
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t For Sale By Owner
In today's market, with homes selling quickly and prices rising some homeowners might consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons this might not be a good idea for th...
Buyer Demand Exceeds Housing Supply [INFOGRAPHIC]
![Buyer Demand Exceeds Buyer Demand [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market](https://files.keepingcurrentmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/EHS-APRIL-STM.jpg)
Some Highlights:
- Inventory Levels are still below the 6.0 month level necessary for a normal market
- Home Prices have experienced year-over-year gains for 38 straight months
- Home sold faster than any time since June 2013, in just 39 days
If You are Thinking of Selling, Now’s the Time
If you thought about selling your house this year, now may be the time to do it. The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned the concept of supply and dem...
“Lagging Supply” Leads to Slowdown in Sales
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released the results of their Existing Home Sales Report. Despite the fact that properties are selling faster than they have at any other time since July of 2013, existing home sales declined 3.3% f...
New Construction: Hear Those Hammers in the Background?
If you are planning on selling your home over the next two years, now may be the time to act. Demand is high, supply is low and many homeowners are benefiting from an almost auction atmosphere with several buyers fighting for their house in the curre...
Where Are Prices Headed In The Next 5 Years?
Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey.
...
Housing Update: Demand Up, Supply Down, Prices Increasing
Earlier this week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their latest quarterly report. The report covered three important aspects of the housing market:
Buyer Demand
Supply of Housing Inventory
Single Family Residential Prices
...
Homeowners: We Need to Sell Your House Twice
Every house on the market has to be sold twice; once to a prospective buyer and then to the bank (through the bank’s appraisal). In a housing market where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values increase rapidly. One major challenge i...
4 Reasons To Move-Up This Spring
Spring is in full force; the summer months are right around the corner. If you are debating moving up to your dream home, here are four great reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting.
...
Where Should I Retire? [INFOGRAPHIC]
![Where Should I Retire [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market](https://files.keepingcurrentmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Where-Should-I-Retire.jpg)
Existing Home Sales Skyrocket! [INFOGRAPHIC]
![Existing Home Sales Skyrocket! [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market](https://files.keepingcurrentmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/EHS-REPORT-MARCH-STM.jpg)
Home Sales Skyrocketing!!
Yesterday, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their Existing Home Sales Report. The numbers shocked many analysts as they revealed a 10.4% increase over the same month last year.
This is the highest number of sales since Septe...
We Need You(r House)!!
Though the real estate market has improved, we still have one item holding it back from a full recovery – a robust supply of homes for sale. Demand has increased dramatically. At the same time, housing inventory is decreasing especially at the lo...
Housing Market: Freddie Mac Remains Optimistic
The April 2015 U.S. Economic & Housing Market Outlook from Freddie Mac revealed that they are optimistic about the real estate market in 2015. As a matter of fact, the sub-title of the report was “Great Expectations”.
What made Freddie Mac...
I Need A VACATION... Home! [INFOGRAPHIC]
![I Need A VACATION... Home!! [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market](https://files.keepingcurrentmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Vacation-Homes-STM1.jpg)
Some Highlights:
- Vacation Home Sales were up 57.4% in 2014
- 1.13 Million Vacation Homes Sold
- 2014 marked the highest level of sales in the U.S. since 2003
Selling Your House in 2015? Don’t Miss this Opportunity
Every seller wants to get the best price for their house. We learned in high school that the best price for any item will be determined by the demand for that item relative to the supply of that item.
...
How Quickly Are Homes Selling In Your State? [INFOGRAPHIC]
![How Quickly Are Homes Selling In Your State? [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market](https://files.keepingcurrentmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Days-on-the-Market-STM.jpg)
Some Highlights:
- The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for their Confidence Index
- The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate practitioners. Practitioners are asked about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions.
- Homes sold in less than 90 days in 36 out of 50 states and Washington D.C.
- Only 3 states had a median sold date in the 121 - 210 day range
