How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available homes.
Entries by Caitlin Hesse
How to Be a Competitive Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- With so few houses for sale today, it’s important to be prepared when you’re ready to buy a home.
- Meeting with your lender early, knowing your must-haves and nice-to-haves, preparing for a bidding war, and keeping your emotions in check are all ways to gain confidence in the homebuying process.
- If you’re looking for an expert guide to help you navigate today’s lightning-fast housing market, connect with your local real estate professional today.
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.
How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?
Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July.
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.
How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
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.
Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?
The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020.
What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment.
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.
The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You
We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates.
Where Have All the Houses Gone?
In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy.
Home Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably over the past year, and compared to what we’ve seen in recent decades, it’s a great time to buy a home.
- Locking in a low rate today could save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home loan, but these low rates may not last forever.
- If you’re in a position to buy a home, reach out to a local real estate professional to determine your best move in today’s housing market while interest rates are still in your favor.
Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?
With mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’ll see low rates continue throughout 2021, or if they’ll start to rise.
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.
Millennials: Is It Time to Buy a Bigger Home?
In today’s housing market, all eyes are on millennials.
3 Ways You’ll Win When You Buy a Home This Year
There are so many great reasons to purchase a home, and over the past year, we’ve realized more of them than we ever thought possible.
Why It’s Easy to Fall in Love with Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- Homeownership provides comfort, stability, and security, and it makes you feel more connected to your community.
- Your home is something to be proud of and is uniquely yours, so you can customize it to your heart’s desire.
- If you’re ready to fall in love with a home of your own, contact a local real estate professional to get you started on the path to homeownership.
47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today
Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans.
The Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021
As more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or finer features.
