Uncategorized Do Elections Impact the Housing Market? 6/24 Do Elections Impact the Housing Market? The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market. It’s a great question because buying or selling a home is a major decision, and it’s natural to wonder how such a major event […]
Mortgage Rates Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables 6/24 Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. You may even see some headlines talking about last week’s Federal Reserve (the Fed) meeting and what it means for rates. But the Fed doesn’t determine mortgage rates, even if the headlines make it sound like they do. The truth is, mortgage […]
My Monthly Market Summary Phoenix Housing Market Update from Shawn with Coldwell Banker Realty ALERT: THE MARKET IS SHIFTING.. Market Summary for the Beginning of June Hello, hope you’re all doing well! Here are the basics – the ARMLS numbers for June 1, 2024 compared with June 1, 2023 for all areas & types: Active Listings: 17,129 versus 11,730 last year – up 54% – and up 5.3% from 17,129 […]
Uncategorized Questions You May Have About Selling Your House Questions You May Have About Selling Your House There’s no denying mortgage rates are having a big impact on today’s housing market. And that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house and make a move. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that […]
Uncategorized How an Agent Helps Market Your House How an Agent Helps Market Your House You’re ready to sell your house. But what do you need most from your real estate agent? Well, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked that very question to recent sellers and found one of the top things they were looking for is help marketing their house to potential buyers. Maybe […]
Uncategorized What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June 2024 What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June June is a busy month in the housing market because a lot of people buy and sell this time of year. So, if you’ve got a move on your mind and you’re looking to make it happen this month, here’s a snapshot of what you need to know to […]
Uncategorized Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities Thinking about buying a home or selling your current one to find a better fit? If so, you might be wondering what’s going on with home prices these days. Here’s the scoop. The latest national data from Case-Shiller and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) shows they’re going up (see graphs below): As you can see, home […]
Uncategorized Thinking of Selling? You Want an Agent with These Skills Thinking of Selling? You Want an Agent with These Skills Selling your house is a big decision. Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ve probably ever made, and it’s a place where you’ve created countless memories. That combo means there’s going to be a lot of emotions involved. You want someone who understands your perspective, […]
Don't Miss Our Next Post
Subscribe Now
My Monthly Market Summary Market Summary for the Beginning of May 2024 Hello again, Hope you’re all doing well! (Click here to see What is my Home Value I will send you results within minutes.) **** **** **** Market Summary for the Beginning of May Here are the basics – the ARMLS numbers for May 1, 2024 compared with May 1, 2023 for all areas & types: Active Listings: 17,129 […]
Uncategorized Now’s a Great Time To Sell Your House Now’s a Great Time To Sell Your House Thinking about selling your house? If you are, you might be weighing factors like today’s mortgage rates and your own changing needs to figure out your next move. Here’s something else to consider. According to the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) from Fannie Mae, the percent of respondents who say it’s a good time to sell […]
Uncategorized What You Really Need To Know About Home Prices What You Really Need To Know About Home Prices According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know. A lot of that fear is probably coming from what you’re hearing in […]
Uncategorized For Buyers and Sellers by Shawn With Coldwell Banker Realty
Uncategorized The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home You may have heard headlines in the news lately about agents in the real estate industry and discussions about their commissions. And if you’re following along, it can be pretty confusing. But here’s the thing you really need to know – […]
My Monthly Market Summary Market Summary for the Beginning of April 2024 Market Summary for the Beginning of April Here are the basics – the ARMLS numbers for April 1, 2024 compared with April 1, 2023 for all areas & types: Active Listings: 17,025 versus 13,933 last year – up 22% – and up 2.8% from 16,568 last month Pending Listings: 5,371 versus 5,701 last year – down […]
Uncategorized Market Summary for the Beginning of March 2024 Hello, Market Summary for the Beginning of March Here are the basics – the ARMLS numbers for March 1, 2024 compared with March 1, 2023 for all areas & types: Active Listings: 16,568 versus 14,739 last year – up 12% – and up 6.4% from 15,574 last month Under Contract Listings: 8,693 versus 9,109 last year […]
Uncategorized 4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home 4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak homebuying season this spring, this […]
Uncategorized The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several years […]
Uncategorized Things to Consider When Buying a Home Things to Consider When Buying a Home The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don’t need to go through it alone. You may be wondering if now is a good time to buy a home … or if interest rates are projected to rise or fall. I put together […]
Uncategorized What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home If you want to buy a home, you should know your credit score is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. Lenders review your credit to see if you typically make payments on time, pay back debts, and more. Your […]
Uncategorized The First Step: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage The First Step: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home in 2024, getting pre-approved is a key piece of the puzzle. Mortgage pre-approval means a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow. As more buyers re-enter the market, it’ll help you make a strong offer that stands out from the […]