Rex Platner Realtor

The year started with sky-high home prices, historically low mortgage rates and a definitive upper hand for sellers. In recent months though, home price growth has faltered, rates have risen to their highest point in nearly eight years, and favor has started to shift from seller to buyer. #Realtor #Buyer #Seller #NewHome #RealEstate

All real estate markets are local, but they're still affected by the national economy. So, first a word about that. Despite much talk about how well the U.S. economy is doing, the aspect that matters most to real estatejobshas been slowing down. In recent months the national rate of job growth was 1.5%, the lowest in years. #Realtor #Buyer #Seller #NewHome #RealEstate #RealEstateAdvice

We utilized a range of measures that reflect qualities that appeal to residents and investors, from growth in job opportunities and property values to cost of living indexes and rent-to-income ratios. The cities that we’ve selected are those that balance projected growth for investors with affordability for residentsa necessary combination for sustainable growth. #Realtor #Buyer #Seller #NewHome #RealEstate #RealEstateAdvice

Owning property, either directly or indirectly, can add diversity to a portfolio and yield value to investors on several levels. #RealEstate #RealEstateAdvice #HousingMarket #Homeowners

After many months of hard work from your real estate agent, thoughtful marketing, numerous open houses and what feels like the right price, your home still lingers on the market. Even the most experienced real estate agent and a motivated seller can struggle in a challenging marketplace. #RealEstate #RealEstateAdvice #HousingMarket #Homeowners

Earnest money is a deposit a homebuyer pays to a home's seller as a show of good faith. The amount you'll pay for earnest money varies, but typically it's 1% to 5% of the home's purchase price. #Realtor #Buyer #Seller #NewHome #RealEstate #RealEstateAdvice

When we talk about days on market, we’re talking about the amount of time the home is posted on the multiple listing service, or MLS, which allows real estate agents to search for local properties for sale. #NewHome #RealEstate #RealEstateAdvice #HousingMarket #Homeowners

Companies that quickly buy and sell homes, iBuyers have piqued national attention for their disruptive take on home selling. #NewHome #RealEstate #RealEstateAdvice #HousingMarket #Homeowners

These metro areas offer affordable, enviable living for people who are looking to make a move solo. #NewHome #RealEstate #RealEstateAdvice #HousingMarket

A lot of investors like the idea of using property as a way to generate cash flow and invest for the future, but it can be discouraging when you realize how much money you need. #RealEstate #RealEstateAdvice #HousingMarket #Homeowners

Unless you are fortunate enough to be a first-time homebuyer that works in real estate, residential construction or interior design, purchasing a home can be a daunting process. #Buyer #Seller #NewHome #RealEstate #RealEstateAdvice

Preparing to rent out your property to a new tenant? Before handing over the keys, we strongly recommend providing them with a move-in move-out checklist. #Buyer #Seller #NewHome #RealEstate #RealEstateAdvice

Thinking about moving to Orlando, Florida? There’s more to love about this sunny city than just its warm weather and close proximity to Cinderella’s Castle. #NewHome #RealEstate #RealEstateAdvice #HousingMarket #Homeowners