What Buyer Activity Tells Us About the Housing Market
Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News:
“Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasn’t disappeared, and in ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on March 16, 2023 in Selling Your Home
The Spring Housing Market Could Be a Sweet Spot for Sellers
Some Highlights
The biggest challenge in the housing market is how few houses there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy.
The number of homes for sale is up from last year but below pre-pandemic ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on February 17, 2023 in Selling Your Home
The Top Reasons for Selling Your House
The Top Reasons for Selling Your House
Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on February 15, 2023 in Selling Your Home
Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.
Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.
Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on January 23, 2023 in Selling Your Home
Getting Your House Ready To Sell? Work with a Realtor for Expert Advice
Getting Your House Ready To Sell? Work with an Agent for Expert Advice
In a market that’s shifting as fast as it is today, many homeowners wonder what, if anything, needs to be renovated before they sell their house. ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on September 13, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Why It's Still a Seller's Market
Here’s Why It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
While buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown in recent months, it’s still a sellers’ market because inventory ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on September 2, 2022 in Selling Your Home
What Sellers Need To Know in Today’s Housing Market
What Sellers Need To Know in Today’s Housing Market
If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may have heard about the housing market slowing down in recent months. While it’s still a sellers’ market, the peak ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on August 23, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Do You Know How Much Equity You Have in Your Home?
Do You Know How Much Equity You Have in Your Home? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
If you’re a homeowner, your net worth has gotten a big boost. That’s because recent home price appreciation has increased your equity....
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on April 8, 2022 in Selling Your Home
It’s Still a Sellers’ Market
It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen.
Sellers can benefit from more offers to ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on April 1, 2022 in Selling Your Home
The Number #1 Reason to Sell Your House Today
The #1 Reason To Sell Your House Today
Almost every industry is currently struggling with supply chain disruptions. This also applies to the current U.S. housing market, where buyer demand far exceeds housing supply.
Purchaser demand is very ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on February 24, 2022 in Selling Your Home
The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?
The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?
The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on October 13, 2021 in Selling Your Home
Why 2021 Is Still the Year To Sell Your House
Why 2021 Is Still the Year To Sell Your House
If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, this is the time to think seriously about making a move. Fannie Mae’s recent Home Purchase ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on August 26, 2021 in Selling Your Home
3 Things To Prioritize When Selling Your House
3 Things To Prioritize When Selling Your House
Today’s housing market is full of unprecedented opportunities. High buyer demand paired with record-low housing inventory is creating the ultimate sellers’ market, which means ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on May 25, 2021 in Selling Your Home
4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on May 7, 2021 in Selling Your Home
4 Tips to Maximize the Sale of Your House
Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. This gives homeowners leverage to sell for the best possible terms, and it’s ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on April 28, 2021 in Selling Your Home
Why This Is a Great Year to Sell Your Vacation Home
As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those long-awaited vacations we missed out on over the past year. Some households are focusing their efforts on buying a vacation home rather than staying in a ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on April 20, 2021 in Selling Your Home
Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market
In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on April 9, 2021 in Selling Your Home
What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market
If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate sellers’ market and the ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on March 29, 2021 in Selling Your Home
To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell
When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. However, with so many buyers competing for available homes right now, renovations may not be ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on March 22, 2021 in Selling Your Home
Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?
Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?
Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis. This year, however, homeowners are beginning to regain their confidence when it comes to ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on March 12, 2021 in Selling Your Home