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As the temperature rises, buyers are coming out ready to purchase their dream homes. The summer is a great time to list your home for sale. Here are five reasons why:1. Demand Is StrongThe latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast [...]
Some Highlights: According to NAR's Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers:88% of buyers look for their new home online.Using a real estate agent can net you $39,000 more than FSBO'ing.There is a long list of people that you will have to negotiate with when you decide to sell your home, using an experienced professional can help ease the [...]
That headline might be a little aggressive. However, as the data on the 2016 housing market begins to roll in, we can definitely say one thing: If you are considering selling, IT IS TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME!The May numbers are not in yet, but the April numbers were sensational. Jonathon Smoke, Chief Economist at [...]
Yesterday, we reported that according to CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report, nearly 268,000 homeowners regained equity and are no longer underwater on their mortgage in the first quarter. Homes with negative equity have decreased by 21.5% year-over-year.A study by Fannie Mae suggests that many homeowners are not aware of how their equity position has changed as [...]
CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that 92% of all mortgaged properties are now in a positive equity situation, while 74% now actually have significant equity (defined as more than 20%)! The report also revealed that 268,000 households regained equity in the first quarter of 2016 and are no longer under water.Price Appreciation = Good News [...]
In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home 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 the [...]
Some Highlights:According to CoreLogic, the national foreclosure rate dropped to 1.1% of all homes with a mortgage. This is the lowest percentage experienced since October 2007.April marked the 54th consecutive month of year-over-year declines in foreclosure inventory.Only 3% of homes in the United States are in serious delinquency. More and more homeowners are escaping negative [...]
Almost every real estate conversation revolves around the continuous rise in house values over the last four years. Some have even mentioned a concern about another possible bubble forming. However, the recent increase in prices can be attributed to a very simple principle: supply and demand.DEMANDDemand for single-family housing has continued to increase as the [...]
Some Highlights:Across the country, home prices are up by 5.67%.Each state is appreciating at a different rate, however, which is important to realize if you plan on relocating to a different state.Regionally, prices have appreciated year-over-year by as high as 8.15%.Powered by WPeMatico
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. You need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO.The 5 Reasons You NEED a [...]