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Rising Home Prices Mean Great News for Homeowners

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing / By Corinne Geiger

Recently there has been a lot of talk about home prices and if they are accelerating too quickly. As we mentioned before, in some areas of the country, seller supply (homes for sale) cannot keep up with the number of buyers who are out looking for homes, which has caused prices to rise. The great news […]

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U.S. Housing Inventory Hits a New Low… List Your House TODAY!

For Sellers / By Corinne Geiger

Every summer, families across the country decide if this will be the year they sell their current house and move into their dream home. Mortgage rates have hovered around 4% for all of 2017, forcing buyers off the fence and into the market, resulting in incredibly strong demand RIGHT NOW!! At the same time, inventory […]

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3 Tips to Succeed in Today’s Real Estate Market

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers / By Corinne Geiger

In today’s highly competitive real estate market, where inventory levels are not keeping up with the constant stream of buyer demand, there are steps you can take to ensure you are most prepared for success when buying a home. The 3 tips we are going to expand on today come from a recent blog by […]

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Thinking of Selling? You Should Act NOW!

For Sellers / By Corinne Geiger

If you thought about selling your house this year, now more than ever may be the time to do it! The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned the concept of supply and demand: the best time to […]

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Homeowners: Your Home Must Be Sold TWICE

For Sellers / By Corinne Geiger

In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5%+ over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal. If prices are surging, it is difficult for […]

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5 Reasons Why You Should Not For Sale By Owner!

For Sellers, FSBO's / By Corinne Geiger

In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. Here are […]

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Median Days on the Market Drops to 27! [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics / By Corinne Geiger

Some Highlights:

The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for their monthly 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 than a month in 24 out of 50 states, and Washington D.C.
Homes typically went under contract in 27 days in May!

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Epic Housing Shortage Being Reported

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, New Construction / By Corinne Geiger

The Joint Center of Housing Studies (JCHS) at Harvard University recently released their 2017 State of the Nation’s Housing Study, and a recent blog from JCHS revealed some of the more surprising aspects of the study. The first two revelations centered around the shortage of housing inventory currently available in both existing homes and new […]

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NAR Data Shows Now Is a Great Time to Sell!

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates / By Corinne Geiger

We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when demand is high and the supply of that item is limited. Two major reports issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that now continues to be a great time to sell your house. Let’s look at the data covered in […]

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Existing Home Sales Surge into Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics / By Corinne Geiger

Some Highlights:

Existing Home Sales reached their third highest mark this year in May.
Inventory of homes for sale has dropped 8.4% since last year, marking the 24^th consecutive month of year-over-year declines.
NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun had this to say: “Those able to close on a home last month are probably feeling both happy and relieved. Listings in the affordable price range are scarce, homes are coming off the market at an extremely fast pace and the prevalence of multiple offers in some markets are pushing prices higher.”

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