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Take a look at this! If You’re a Homeowner, You Have Incredible Leverage When You Sell Today In today’s housing market, homeowners have a great opportunity to sell their house and receive the best terms for their personal situation. That’s because there’s a limited number of homes for sale, which is creating competition among buyers. Right now, homebuyers want three things:... To be the winning bid on their dream home To buy before mortgage rates rise more To buy before home prices go even higher These buyer needs give you an amazing advantage also known as leverage when you sell. >>What Does This Mean for Sellers Today? You might already realize this enables you to sell at a good price, but you’re also in a great position to get the best terms to suit your needs. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average home sold is receiving 4.8 offers. That’s why...

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Take a look at this! What You Actually Need To Know About the Number of Foreclosures in Today’s Housing Market When the forbearance program began, many experts were concerned it would result in a wave of foreclosures coming to the market, like there was after the housing crash in 2008. Here’s a look at why the number of foreclosures we’re seeing today is nothing like the last time.... >>There Are Fewer Homeowners in Trouble Today’s data shows that most homeowners are exiting their forbearance plan either fully caught up on payments or with a plan from the bank that restructured their loan in a way that allowed them to start making payments again. >>Most Homeowners Have Enough Equity To Sell Their Homes For those who are exiting the forbearance program without a plan in place, many will have enough equity to sell their homes instead of facing foreclosures. Due to rapidly rising home prices over the last two years, the average homeowner has gained...

Take a look at this! Should You Update Your House Before Selling? Ask a Real Estate Professional. [INFOGRAPHIC] If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your trusted real estate advisor to be your guide. In today’s sellers’ market, buyers have limited options and may be more willing to take on repairs themselves. If you’re thinking about selling your house, DM me so you have expert advice that’s customized to your home and our local area.

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Take a look at this! Top Signs It's Time To Sell According to Experts There are a number of good reasons you may want to sell your house right now. Let's connect so you have an expert on your side to help you during the process.

Take a look at this! Are There More Homes Coming to the Market? According to a recent survey NAR, one of the top challenges buyers face in today’s housing market is finding a home that meets their needs. That’s largely because the inventory of homes for sale is so low today. If you’re looking to buy a home, you may have noticed this yourself. But there is good news. Recent data shows more sellers are listing their houses this season, which may give you more options for your h...ome search. The latest data from realtor.com shows the number of listings coming onto the market has increased since the start of the year. And according to realtor.com, this growth is expected to continue. Their research finds the majority of potential sellers plan to list their homes over the next six months. But while new listings are increasing, it’s important to know they’re also selling quickly. The latest Realtors Confidence Index from NAR shows the median days on...

Take a look at this! Will Home Prices Fall This Year? Here’s What Experts Say. Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and how this impacts your homeownership goals.... >>What’s Happening with Home Prices? Home prices have seen 121 consecutive months of year-over-year increases. CoreLogic says, Price appreciation averaged 15% for the full year of 2021, up from the 2020 full year average of 6%. So why are prices climbing so much? It’s because there are more buyers than there are homes for sale. This imbalance is expected to maintain that upward pressure on home prices because homes for sale are a hot commodity in today’s low-inventory housing market. >>Where Do Experts Say Prices Will Go from Here? Experts say the housing market...

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Take a look at this! How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly payment you’ll have on the home you purchase. So, when rates rise, so does the monthly payment you’re able to lock in on your home loan. ...In a rising-rate environment like we’re in today, that could limit your future purchasing power. Today, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is above 5%, and in the near-term, experts say that’ll likely go up in the months ahead. You have the opportunity to get ahead of that increase if you buy now before that impacts your purchasing power. >>Mortgage Rates Play a Large Role in Your Home Search You’re more likely to exceed your target payment range as mortgage...

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Take a look at this! Three Tips for First-Time Homebuyers Here are three things that can help give you the information you need to confidently pursue your dream of homeownership.... >>Consider All Options When the Number of Homes for Sale Is Low Today, there are far more buyers in the market than there are homes available for sale. When that happens, it’s a good idea to do what you can to increase your pool of options. Condos and townhomes are both great entryways into homeownership. When you buy either one, you can start building equity which increases your net worth and can fuel a future move. >>Know Your Down Payment Could Be More Within Reach Than You Think Saving for a down payment can feel like one of the biggest obstacles for homebuyers, but that doesn’t have to be the case. As NAR says, One of the biggest misconceptions among housing consumers is what the typical down payment is and what amount is needed to enter homeownership. For all...

Take a look at this! 2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC] What does the rest of the year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts have to say about what lies ahead. Home prices are projected to rise and so are mortgage rates. Experts are also forecasting another strong year for home sales as people move to meet their changing needs. DM me so you can make your best move this year.

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Take a look at this! Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year. Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide what makes the most financial sense. That equation will most likely take into consideration monthly housing costs, tax advantages, and other incremental expenses. Using these measurements, recent studies show that it’s still more afforda...ble to own than rent in most of the country. There is, however, another financial advantage to owning a home that’s often forgotten in the analysis the wealth built through equity...

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Take a look at this! Turn to an Expert for the Best Advice, Not Perfect Advice As we approach the anniversary of the hardships we’ve faced through this pandemic and the subsequent recession, it’s normal to reflect on everything that’s changed and wonder what’s ahead for 2021. While there are signs of economic recovery as vaccines are being issued, we still have a long way to go. It’s at times like these we want exact information about anything we’re doing. That information br...ings knowledge, and this gives us a sense of relief and comfort in uncertain times. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home today, the same need for information is...