Everyone wants a beautiful home, but making a home beautiful can be a challenge. From professional organizers, stagers, and house flippers, transforming your home is a daunting task. Picking colors, and taking down walls can be scary, and costly! Before you pick up a sledgehammer, take a look around your home. With the right accessories, […]
Category Archives: Real Estate Market
Buyer Demand Growing in Every Region
Buyers are out in full force this fall, increasing the demand for homebuying in all four regions of the country. According to the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, “Home showing activity was up again nationwide with a 4.6 percent rise in traffic, as the traditionally slow fall season began with a marked boost in buyer interest.” […]
Millennials and Seniors Versus Inventory Shortage
There has been a great amount written on millennials and their impact on the housing market to inventory. However, the headlines often contradict each other. Some claim this generation is becoming the largest share of first-time home buyers, while others claim millennials don’t want to own a home, blaming them for the dip in homeownership […]
Why Homeownership Matters Now More Than Ever
Study after study shows that no matter what generation Americans belong to, the vast majority believe that homeownership is an important part of their American Dream. The benefits of homeownership can be broken into two main categories: financial and non-financial (often referred to as emotional or social reasons.) For Americans approaching retirement age, one of […]
5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite the adventure, and real estate professionals are here to guide you through it. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can ‘For Sale by Owner’ or ‘FSBO,’ but it’s not as easy as it may seem. […]
Homes are More Affordable in 44 out of 50 States
With both home prices and mortgage rates increasing this year, many are concerned about a family’s ability to purchase a major part of the American Dream – its own home. However, if we compare housing affordability today to the average affordability prior to the housing boom and bust, we are in much better shape than […]
Experts Say The Real Estate Market is NOT Falling Apart
The real estate market is predicted not to fall apart, despite there being tremendous volatility in certain markets over the last few weeks (for example, the stock and currency markets). When this happens, some tend to lump all of their investments together and create an almost ‘Armageddon’ scenario where everything loses value quickly and dramatically. […]
The Impact of Tight Inventory on the Housing Market
The housing market has certainly changed since the housing crisis is finally in the rearview mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up, home sales are up, and distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen to their lowest points in years. It seems that […]
Should You List Your House Today?
It may be time to list your house before the year comes to an end. Many people believe that selling their house during “the spring buyers’ market” is the best thing to do. Their reasoning is that there will be more buyers than there are during the winter months and, therefore, their house will sell quicker and […]
Does Your Current House Fit Your Needs?
Does your current house fit your needs? Does it seem like everyone else is moving up and moving on to more luxurious surroundings? Are you wondering what it would take to start living your dream life? Market conditions around the country have presented an opportunity like no other for those who are looking to make […]