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Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market
Even though more homes are available for sale than last year, there are still more buyers than houses. So, know that your home can stand out if you’ve got moving on your mind. There are several key reasons why there aren’t enough homes to go around, and understanding them will help you see why the…
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Selling Smart: The Real Estate Agent Advantage
If you’re considering selling your house on your own as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO), you want to think about if it’s worth the extra stress. Going this route means shouldering many responsibilities yourself – and if you’re not an expert, that opens the door for mistakes to happen and can quickly become overwhelming. A report from the National Association…
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Don’t Overprice: The Costly Mistake in Home Selling
If you’re trying to sell your house, you may consider this spring season the sweet spot—and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes. And historically, this is the time of year when more buyers move, and competition ticks up. That makes this an exciting time to put up that for sale sign. But while conditions…
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Houses Are Still Selling Fast
Have you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn’t as fierce as during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses sold quicker than ever, they’re still selling faster than usual. The graph below uses data from Realtor.com to tell the story of median days on the market for every January from 2017 through…
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Essential Tips for Selling Your 2024 Home
If one of the goals on your list is selling your house and making a move this year, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement about what’s ahead and feeling a little sentimental about your current home. A great way to balance those emotions and ensure you’re confident in your decision is to keep these three best practices in…
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Benefits of Current Mortgage Rate Trends for Sellers
If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent downward trend is exciting news for you. Mortgage rates have descended since last October, when they hit 7.79%. They’ve been below 7% for over a month now (see graph below): And while they’re not returning to…
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Unsold Home? Check if it’s Overpriced.
Has your house been sitting on the market for a while without selling? If so, you should know that’s unusual, especially now. That’s because the supply of homes for sale is still far lower than we’d see in an average year. That means buyers have fewer options than usual, so your house should be an oasis in an inventory desert. So, if…
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Experts Forecast 5-Year Rise in Home Prices
Even with so much data showing home prices are rising in most of the country, many people still worry about another price crash in the immediate future. A recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think prices will fall over the next 12 months. That’s nearly one in four people dealing with that fear – maybe you’re one of…
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INFOGRAPHIC: 3 Reasons To Sell Your House Before the New Year
In the realm of real estate, timing can make all the difference. It might be worth reconsidering if you’ve been contemplating selling your house and considering waiting until the new year. Here are a few compelling reasons why selling your home now could be wise. 1. Motivated Buyers Are Actively Searching: Current homebuyers are on…
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Top 3 Housing Market Questions? Let’s Explore!🏡
When it comes to what’s happening in the housing market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both thoughts. And, if you’re thinking about making a move, that can leave you…