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Where Have All the Houses Gone? In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of homes for sale. When many homeowners delayed their plans to sell at the same time that more buyers aimed to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates and purchase a home, housing inventory dropped even further. Experts consider this to be the biggest challenge facing an otherwise hot market while buyers continue to compete for homes. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, explains: With buyers active in the market and seller participation lagging, homes are selling...

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Home Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably over the past year, and compared to what we’ve seen in recent decades, it’s a great time to buy a home.... Locking in a low rate today could save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home loan, but these low rates may not last forever. If you’re in a position to buy a home, let’s connect to determine your best move in today’s housing market while interest rates are still in your favor. See more

Homeowners Today Have Tremendous Equity You may have more home equity today than you realize. Let's connect to plan how you can leverage that equity in your next move.

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Why Right Now May Be the Time to Sell Your House The housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage interest rates are a driving factor in this continued momentum, with average rates hovering at historic all-time lows. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), buyer demand across the country is incredibly strong. That’s not the case, however, on the supply side. Seller traffic is simply not keeping up. Here’s a breakdown by state:As the maps show, buyer traffic is high, but seller traffic is low. With so few...

The mortgage industry is essential to the homebuying process. Understanding a few basic terms can help to prepare you, and make the mortgage process easier! Take a look, and feel free to reach out with any questions. Janine & Louis Carpentier The Carpentier Group 714.473.9790 or 714.809.4037... DRE#02103529 & #02103523 TheCarpentierGroup.FirstTeam.com [email protected] See more

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3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House This Year It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces. However, despite the anticipation of what’s to come, we can still have deep sentimental attachments to the home we’re leaving behind. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale depending on how we manage them. When it comes to the bottom line, homeowners need to know what it takes to avoid costly mistakes when it’s time to move. Being ...mindful and prepared for the process can help you stay on the right track when selling your house this year. 1. Price Your Home Right When inventory is low, like it is in the... See more

Why It Makes Sense to Sell Your House This Holiday Season If you’re one of the many homeowners thinking about taking your house off the market for the holidays, hang on. You definitely don’t want to miss the great selling opportunity you have right now. Here’s why this month is the optimal time to make sure your house is available for holiday buyers. The latest Existing Home Sales Report from The National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows the inventory of houses for sale ha...s dropped to an astonishing all-time low. It now sits at a 2.5-month supply at the current sales pace. Historically, a 6-month supply is necessary for a ‘normal’ or...

Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at the closing table.... Along the way, be sure to discuss any changes in income, assets, or credit with your lender, so you don’t unintentionally jeopardize your application. The best plan is to fully disclose your intentions with your lender before you do anything financial in nature. See more

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Year-over-Year Price is a great, big picture indicator of where the market is. Want to know if it's time to buy or sell? Let's discuss! Janine & Louis Carpentier The Carpentier Group 714.473.9790 or 714.809.4037... DRE#02103529 & #02103523 TheCarpentierGroup.FirstTeam.com [email protected] See more

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Why Pre-Approval Is Key in 2021 Today's housing market is highly competitive for homebuyers, so it's critical to gain every advantage in the process that you can. Let's connect to make sure pre-approval is one of the first steps you take toward homeownership this year.

Expert Forecast on the 2021 Housing Market Experts forecast a year of continued strength in the housing market. Let's connect to explore how 2021 could be the year to achieve your real estate goals.

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Winning as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Buying a home in today’s sellers’ market doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle.... Here are four ways to make sure you’re positioned for success when making a home purchase, even when the scale tips toward sellers. Let's connect to make sure you're armed for victory in the housing market this season. See more

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