Archive: February 2023

A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option
Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers | February 22, 2023
A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says:

The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates | February 21, 2023
The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now

The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply:

Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths | February 20, 2023
Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance

To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while,…

Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing | February 16, 2023
Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?

The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices.