Uncategorized Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, the list goes on and […]
Uncategorized Things To Consider If Your House Didn’t Sell Things To Consider If Your House Didn’t Sell If your listing has expired and your house didn’t sell, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. Understandably, you’re probably wondering what may have gone wrong. Here are three questions to think about as you figure out what to do next. Did You Limit […]
My Monthly Market Summary Market Summary for the Beginning of 2024 Market Summary for the Beginning of 2024 Here are the basics – the ARMLS numbers for January 1, 2024 compared with January 1, 2023 for all areas & types: Active Listings:14,593 versus 16,298 last year – down 10.5% – and down 8.7% from 15,981 last month Under Contract/Pending Listings: 5,127 versus 5,456 last year – down […]
Uncategorized 3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024 3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024 If buying or selling a home is your goal for 2024, it’s important to understand today’s housing market, know your why, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. Over the last year, the economy had a big impact on the housing […]
Uncategorized The Benefits of Working With an Agent When You Sell Your House The Benefits of Working With an Agent When You Sell Your House [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights When it comes to selling your house, the expertise of a trusted real estate agent can make a big difference. They’ll explain what’s happening today, what that means for you, and how to price and market your house. They’re also skilled negotiators and well versed […]
Uncategorized What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024 What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024 If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. One way to ease those concerns is to make sure you understand some of the costs you may […]
My Monthly Market Summary Market Summary for the Beginning of December 2023 Hello…… Market Summary for the Beginning of December Here are the basics – the ARMLS numbers for December 1, 2023 compared with December 1, 2022 for all areas & types: Active Listings : 15,981 versus 19,155 last year – down 17% – but up 4.8% from 15,247 last month Under Contract Listings: 5,867 versus 6,352 last […]
Uncategorized Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and a lack of homes for sale created some challenges for buyers and sellers looking to make a move. But […]
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Uncategorized Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent When You Buy a Home Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent When You Buy a Home If you’ve recently decided you’re ready to become a homeowner, chances are you’re trying to figure out what to do first. It can feel a bit overwhelming to know where to start, but the good news is you don’t have to navigate all […]
Uncategorized If Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet, It May Be Overpriced If Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet, It May Be Overpriced Has your house been sitting on the market a while without selling? If so, you should know that’s pretty unusual, especially right now. That’s because the supply of homes available for sale is still far lower than what we’d see in a normal year. That means buyers have fewer options […]
Uncategorized The Perfect Home Could Be the One You Perfect After Buying The Perfect Home Could Be the One You Perfect After Buying There’s no denying mortgage rates and home prices are higher now than they were last year and that’s impacting what you can afford. At the same time, there are still fewer homes available for sale than the norm. These are two of the biggest hurdles buyers are facing today. But there […]
Uncategorized If Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet, It May Be Overpriced 12-2023 If Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet, It May Be Overpriced Has your house been sitting on the market a while without selling? If so, you should know that’s pretty unusual, especially right now. That’s because the supply of homes available for sale is still far lower than what we’d see in a normal year. That means buyers have fewer options […]
Uncategorized Why the Economy Won’t Tank the Housing Market Why the Economy Won’t Tank the Housing Market If you’re worried about a coming recession, you’re not alone. Over the past couple of years, there’s been a lot of recession talk. And many people worry, if we do have one, it would cause the unemployment rate to skyrocket. Some even fear that a spike in […]
Uncategorized Are the Top 3 Housing Market Questions on Your Mind? Are the Top 3 Housing Market Questions on Your Mind? When it comes to what’s happening in the housing market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both of […]
Uncategorized Thinking About Using Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Thinking About Using Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Are you dreaming of buying your own home and wondering about how you’ll save for a down payment? You’re not alone. Some people think about tapping into their 401(k) savings to make it happen. But before you decide to dip into your retirement to buy a home, be sure to consider […]
Uncategorized Life-Changing Events That Move the Housing Market Life-Changing Events That Move the Housing Market Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, like the excitement of welcoming a new addition, retiring and starting a new adventure, or the bittersweet feeling of an empty nest. If something like this is changing in your own life, you may be considering buying or selling a house. That’s […]
Uncategorized These Top Cities Show Home Prices Are Still Climbing These Top Cities Show Home Prices Are Still Climbing 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 […]
My Monthly Market Summary Phoenix Housing Market Update from Shawn with Coldwell Banker Realty The October jobs report came in at 150,000, below expectations of 180,000. It was a resilient but moderating job growth number that signifies easing wage pressure. As a result, the 10-year Treasury bond surged like a meme stock, causing the 10-year yield to drop to about 4.56% from 4.9%. This move shows how quickly interest […]
Uncategorized Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices 11-2023 Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices 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 […]
Uncategorized A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market? Maybe you’ve even seen or heard something lately that scares you and makes you wonder if you should still buy or sell a home right now. Regrettably, when news in the media […]