Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out?

Housing-Market

For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market. With so few homes for sale and so many people who wanted to purchase them, buyers faced tough competition just to get an offer accepted. But now, inventory is rising, and things are starting to shift in many areas. So, is the housing market balancing […]

If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling

If-Your-Houses-Price-Isnt-Compelling-Its-Not-Selling

There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, if your house’s price is not compelling, it’s not selling. In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of sellers — that’s […]

The Risks of Selling Your House on Your Own

The Risks of Selling Your House on Your Own

Are you thinking about selling your house on your own (known as a For Sale by Owner or FSBO)? If so, know there’s a whole lot more time and expertise needed in that process than you might think. While the idea of doing it all by yourself might seem tempting, it’s important to recognize the […]

The Perks of Selling Your House When Inventory Is Low

The Perks of Selling Your House When Inventory Is Low

When it comes to selling your house, you’re probably trying to juggle the current market conditions and your own needs as you plan your move. One thing that may be working in your favor is how few homes there are for sale right now. Here’s what you need to know about the current inventory situation and what it means for […]

Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon

Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon

You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn’t own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there’s good news – today’s housing inventory shows a crash isn’t on the horizon. That’s because the market now is very different from 2008. […]

People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding

People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding

In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices caused by low inventory. As a result of these factors, people want less expensive homes that they can afford to buy. To overcome those challenges, many people are working with their real […]

Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market

Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market

The housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape, like we are in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling once again, you need a true expert in today’s housing market who can guide […]

Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back then. And, after years of being virtually nonexistent, more people are once again using ARMs when buying a home. Let’s break down why that’s happening and why you don’t need to fear the return of […]