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Doing research before moving to a new city, a new neighborhood or simply, where the best opportunities may lie for home buyers and sellers; I am here to help.
What’s Really Happening with Home Prices?
You may have heard home price growth has slowed down, but it’s important to have perspective. While it’s true the rate of price appreciation has been slowing, it’s still significantly higher than the historical norm. DM me today so we can talk about what current home price trends could mean for your next move.
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Over 11,000 Homes Sell Every Day
There’s been a lot in the news recently about declining home sales over the past year. But it’s important to look beyond the headlines and keep context in mind. According to data from NAR, over 4 million homes sold last year. And if you do the math, that means over 11,000 still sold each day. […]
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Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring
Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready to […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines
If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could crash. The reality is, the data shows a foreclosure […]
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The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability
If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares: “. . . with slowly improving affordability and a […]
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Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.
Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains: “. . . some of the more prominent pandemic trends have changed, so sellers […]
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Homebuyers Today
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Homebuyers Today By Tara Mastroeni Jan 16, 2023 There was a point, not too long ago, when buying a house was fairly straightforward: You’d schedule some tours, make an offer, and boom, you’re in the house before you know it. Today, though, the housing market is a very different […]
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What’s Really Happening with Home Prices?
Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters. While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home values are still up almost 10% nationally on a year-over-year basis. A nearly 10% gain is still dramatic compared […]
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Create Your Perfect Home (Video)
To show buyers they can have the home they want without waiting for the perfect home to come onto the market.
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