by Linda Richardson | Dec 18, 2018 | For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
As we approach the end of the year, many homeowners find themselves asking the question, “If we’re currently in a strong real estate market, why won’t my house sell?” Below are the 5 most common reasons why a listing contract will expire: 1. The Price Sometimes when...
by Linda Richardson | Dec 17, 2018 | For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this winter makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These...
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by Linda Richardson | Dec 14, 2018 | For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights: Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale which means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available! Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal housing...
by Linda Richardson | Dec 11, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
Everyone should realize that unless you are living somewhere rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. Buying your own home provides you with a form of ‘forced savings’ that allows you to use your monthly housing costs to increase your...
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by Linda Richardson | Dec 11, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights: An emerging trend for some time now has been the difference between available inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets and that in the starter and trade-up markets and what those differences are doing to prices! Inventory continues to...
by Linda Richardson | Dec 11, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
Over the last six years, we have experienced strong price appreciation which has increased home equity levels dramatically. As the number of “cash-out” refinances begins to approach numbers last seen during the crash, some are afraid that we may be repeating last...
