“Is now a good time to buy a house?” Or “Is now a good time to sell a house?” These are common questions that we receive throughout the year. Of course, the answer to these questions may vary not only by the location that you are in but also the time of year. Of course,… Continue reading Is It A Good Or Bad Time To Buy Or Sell A House?
Category: Home Selling
Home Seller Concessions Are On The Rise
Are you looking to buy a home right now? If so, it is quite possible that you will have more room to negotiate as compared to the past few years. In fact, the percent of sellers who agreed to a buyer negotiation demand rose 11 points year-to-year to 41.9% in the 4th quarter of 2022.… Continue reading Home Seller Concessions Are On The Rise
Radon Gas In Homes
Did you know? January is National Radon Action Month. (Don’t feel bad. We didn’t know either.) National Radon Action Month is a month designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take action against radon. In short, radon exposure is a preventable health risk which makes its awareness even more important. In fact, The Center… Continue reading Radon Gas In Homes
Essential Information To Include In A Real Estate Contract
If you are a home buyer in the market to purchase real estate, it is critical to be informed on what to include in a real estate purchase contract. Of course, hopefully you are working with a knowledgeable real estate agent that can guide you while explaining the essential provisions of a purchase contract. As… Continue reading Essential Information To Include In A Real Estate Contract
The Top Housing Buzzwords Of 2022
There is no doubt that professional photos, oftentimes including aerial shots, are critical to success in real estate marketing. Given the fact that nearly all house hunting begins digitally online, a proper online presence is imperative to successfully marketing and selling any real estate. With this said, an accurate property description which includes catchy buzzwords… Continue reading The Top Housing Buzzwords Of 2022
Home Trends For The New Year
Looking back at 2022 for real estate, it is safe to say it has been somewhat of a roller coaster. During the first month of the year, we continued to see a lot of the same real estate market that we had seen the year prior: rising prices, bidding wars, limited inventory, & low mortgage… Continue reading Home Trends For The New Year
This Could Make Home Prices Drop In 2023…
If you have been reading this blog regularly, then you are well aware of the changing tides in the housing market. As we finish up the 2022 year, it is apparent that the housing market has almost come to a standstill. Of course, with out-of-control inflation resulting in the Federal Reserve implementing some aggressive measures… Continue reading This Could Make Home Prices Drop In 2023…
Price Per Square Foot In Real Estate
The value of any real estate is ultimately what a buyer is willing to pay for it, particularly when it comes to cash buyers. Of course, overpaying for a property when there is a financing contingency will typically not occur due to the proper appraisal and loan approval processes. With this said, we often see… Continue reading Price Per Square Foot In Real Estate
A Pre-Approval vs. A Pre-Qualification For A Home Loan
Did you know? On average, Americans spend more time researching their next vehicle purchase and vacation options than researching mortgage lenders. In fact, a recent survey found that 72% of prospective home buyers have not shopped around for, nor have any plans to shop around for, their mortgage. By not shopping around for your mortgage,… Continue reading A Pre-Approval vs. A Pre-Qualification For A Home Loan
Do Grocery Store Locations Impact Real Estate Prices?
You may have never thought about the relationship between retail stores and real estate values. However, there is certainly a relationship between the two. The reason for this is because certain premium brands do extensive research in markets prior to opening a new location. For example, while it may seem that Starbucks places stores anywhere… Continue reading Do Grocery Store Locations Impact Real Estate Prices?