Archive: July 2021

Experts Agree: Options Are Improving for Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers | July 16, 2021
Experts Agree: Options Are Improving for Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Buyers hoping for more homes to choose from may be in luck as housing inventory begins to rise. Many experts agree – new sellers listing their homes is great news for buyers and the overall market. Although the supply increases are modest, more homes means more options for buyers. A rise in inventory may also help slow the…

Diving Deep into Today’s Biggest Buyer Concerns
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | July 15, 2021
Diving Deep into Today’s Biggest Buyer Concerns

Last week, Fannie Mae released their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). Though the survey showed 77% of respondents believe it’s a “good time to sell,” it also confirms what many are sensing: an increasing number of Americans believe it’s a “bad time to buy” a home. The percentage of those surveyed saying it’s a “bad time to buy” hit 64%,…

Housing Supply Is Rising. What Does That Mean for You?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates | July 14, 2021
Housing Supply Is Rising. What Does That Mean for You?

An important factor in today’s market is the number of homes for sale. While inventory levels continue to sit near historic lows, there are indications we may have hit the lowest point we’ll see. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, recently said of our supply challenges: “It looks like inventory may have hit a bottom (we’ve seen this…

Why This Isn’t Your Typical Summer Housing Market
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing | July 13, 2021
Why This Isn’t Your Typical Summer Housing Market

In real estate, it’s normal to see ebbs and flows in the market. Typically, the summer months are slower-paced than the traditionally busy spring. But this isn’t a typical summer. As the economy rebounds and life is returning to normal, the real estate market is expected to have an unusually strong summer season. Here’s how this summer is stacking up…

4 Major Incentives To Sell This Summer
For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers | July 12, 2021
4 Major Incentives To Sell This Summer

While the housing market forecast for the second half of the year remains positive, there may not be a better time to sell than right now. Here are four things to consider if you’re trying to decide if now’s the right time to make a move. 1. Your House Will Likely Sell Quickly According to the most recent Realtors Confidence…