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If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been over the past few years, and home prices are rising. That much is true. Take a look at the graph below. It breaks down how the current affordability situation

The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast

November 16, 2023

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing

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The new year is right around the corner, and you might be wondering if 2024 will be the right time to buy or sell a home. If you want to make the most informed decision possible, it’s important to know what the experts have to say about what’s ahead for the housing market. Spoiler alert:

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These Top Cities Show Home Prices Are Still Climbing

November 15, 2023

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing

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If you’re considering buying a home or selling your current one to find something that better suits your needs, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today. Here’s what you need to know. There’s still a lot of confusion and misinformation out there. So, no matter what you may have heard, the

What Are Accessory Dwelling Units and How Can They Benefit You?

November 7, 2023

Demographics, For Sellers

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Maybe you’re in the market for a home and are having a hard time finding the right one that fits your budget. Or perhaps you’re already a homeowner in need of extra income or a place for loved ones. Whether as a potential homebuyer or a homeowner with changing needs, accessory dwelling units, or ADUs

Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices

November 7, 2023

Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths

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According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way? It has a lot to do with all the negative talk about home prices over the past year. Since late 2022,

Reasons To Sell Your House Before the New Year

November 6, 2023

For Sellers, Selling Myths

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As the year winds down, you may have decided it’s time to make a move and put your house on the market. But should you sell now or wait until January? While it may be tempting to hold off until after the holidays, here are three reasons to make your move before the new year.

Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

January 18, 2023

For Buyers, For Sellers, Pricing

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Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash in 2008.

What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market

January 16, 2023

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

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It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, let’s lean on the experts and what history tells us to see what could lie

Is It Time To Sell Your Second Home?

January 12, 2023

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Luxury Market

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During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. That’s because owning a second home, especially in the luxury market, allowed those homeowners to spend more time in their favorite places or with different home features. Keep in mind, a luxury home isn’t only defined by price. In a recent

Median Days on the Market Drops to 34! [INFOGRAPHIC]

December 1, 2017

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics

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Some Highlights: The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for their Confidence Index. The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate practitioners. Practitioners are asked about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions. Homes sold in less