Category: Pricing

Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing | June 27, 2022
Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble

You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and expert opinions tell a different story. A recent survey from Pulsenomics asked over one hundred housing market experts and real estate economists if they believe the housing market is in a bubble. The results indicate…

Why an Agent Is Essential When Pricing Your House [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, FSBOs, Infographics, Pricing, Selling Myths | June 24, 2022
Why an Agent Is Essential When Pricing Your House [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights When it comes to pricing your house, there’s a lot to consider. The only way to ensure you price it right is by partnering with a local real estate professional. To find the best price, your agent balances current market demand, the values of homes in your neighborhood, where prices are headed, and your home’s condition. Don’t pick…

Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing | June 23, 2022
Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation

If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve heard about rising inflation. Today, inflation is at a 40-year high. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): “Consumer prices accelerated again in May as shelter, energy and food prices continued to surge at the fastest pace in decades. This marked the third straight month for inflation above an…

The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | June 21, 2022
The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year

If you own a home, your net worth likely just got a big boost thanks to rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And today, based on recent home price appreciation, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – here’s how it works. Because there’s an…

Home Price Deceleration Doesn’t Mean Home Price Depreciation
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing | June 16, 2022
Home Price Deceleration Doesn’t Mean Home Price Depreciation

Experts in the real estate industry use a number of terms when they talk about what’s happening with home prices. And some of those words sound a bit similar but mean very different things. To help clarify what’s happening with home prices and where experts say they’re going, here’s a look at a few terms you may hear: Appreciation is…