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2020 Outlook: Real Estate Market Forecast

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October
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October 12th, 2022 by

If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you've missed your chance to sell, here's what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn't disappeared, it's just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years.

Buyer Demand Then and Now

During the pandemic, mortgage rates hit record lows, and that spurred a significant rise in buyer demand. This year, as rates increased due to factors like rising inflation, buyer demand pulled back or softe...

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Categories: Sellers
Tags: Home, Home Sales, Sellers, Money saving tips, home mortgage
September
23

September 23rd, 2022 by

Some Highlights

  • When it comes to selling your house, you want it to look its best inside and out so it catches the attention of buyers. A real estate professional can help you decide what to do to make that happen.
  • Focus on tasks that can make it inviting, show it's cared for, and boost your curb appeal.
  • Let's connect so you have advice on what you may want to do to get your house ready to sell this season.

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Categories: Checklists
Tags: How To, Ideas, Sellers, Money saving tips
September
12

September 12th, 2022 by

If you've been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching what's happened with mortgage rates over the past year. It's true they've risen dramatically, but where will they go from here, especially as the market continues to slow?

As you think about your homeownership goals and decide if now's the time to make your move, the best place to turn to for that information is the professionals. Here's a summary of the latest mortgage rate forecasts from housing market experts.

Experts Project Mortgag...

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Categories: Buyers
Tags: REALTORS, Home Sales, Money saving tips, Buyers, home mortgage
August
31

August 31st, 2022 by

One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what's happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture.

Part of the challenge is that it can be hard to understand what experts are saying when the words they use sound similar. Let's break down the differences among those terms to help clarify what's actually happening today.

  • Appreciation is when home prices increase.
  • Depreciation is when home prices decrease.
  • Deceleration is when home prices continue to appreciate, but at a slower or more moderate pace.

Experts agre...

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Categories: Sellers
Tags: Sellers, Buyers
August
30

August 30th, 2022 by

If you're thinking about buying a home, you likely have a lot of factors on your mind. You're weighing your own needs against higher mortgage rates, today's home prices, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. While some buyers may wait things out, there's a reason serious buyers are making moves right now, and that's the growing number of homes for sale.

So far this year, housing inventory has been increasing and that's making the prospect of fin...

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Categories: First-Time Home Buyer
Tags: Home, Home Sales, Money saving tips, Buyers, home mortgage
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