This is a great post from KCM about the affordability of the market. Right now I am hearing all kinds of theories about the market- mostly fear driven. I think this is a year of re-set because the interest rates are finally going up. This was needed to keep everyone humble so to speak. Construction …
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This is true but every market is seeing variations on this. Some areas actually have higher amounts of supply but many of the homes are not in the best condition and over priced. There seems to be a disconnect with some Sellers that are pricing there homes at the high price point when they are …
I have been getting this question from many buyers who are trying to decide whether to buy now or later when they think the prices will decrease. The biggest impact on home prices is amount of inventory. If there is a ton of inventory than prices will decrease because there is more competition. Right now …
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According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 3.47%. Rates have remained at or below 3.5% each of the last 16 weeks, marking a historic low. The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing costs, …
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Some Highlights: Home sales are up 1.5% year-over-year and 5.1% month-over-month. Demand is still much higher than the available housing inventory which declined 2.2% from March 2015. This is the 49th consecutive month with year-0ver-year price gains. Great information provided by the KCM Blog
A study by Edelman Berland reveals that 33% of homeowners who are contemplating selling their house in the near future are planning to scale down. Let’s look at a few reasons why this might make sense for many homeowners, as the majority of the country is currently experiencing a seller’s market. In a recent blog, …
Today’s post could not be more true! I have been getting tons of calls about when to list and I say these things over and over again. Ultimately your home will sell if you price it right and have it in show ready condition- no matter what time of the year so it really matters …
No Matter Which Groundhog You Listen To, You Should Sell Before Spring! Read More »
If you have ever talked real estate with me you know that I always say that you can always get more by listing for less! I get a lot of funny looks but it always rings true. Call me to talk more about selling your home anytime! Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize …
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People across the country are beginning to think about what their life will look like next year. It happens every Fall. We ponder whether we should relocate to a different part of the country to find better year-round weather or perhaps move across the state for better job opportunities. Homeowners in this situation must consider …
A huge THANK YOU to all of my clients for making third quarter 2015 another great quarter! I enjoyed helping each of you with your real estate needs and look forward to being your Realtor for Life. Thanks to all of you who have supported me and sent me referrals, too!
