Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” you’re not the only one. A lot of buyers are treating the 5s like some kind of magic number. As […]
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Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country. And the sellers who are making their moves happen all have one thing in common: they’ve adjusted their strategy to match today’s market. They’re realizing inventory has grown. Homebuyers are more selective.
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If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that’s a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full picture, a few simple truths become clear: Foreclosure Filings Are Up 32%, But That Doesn’t Mean the Market’s in Trouble If you
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Overpricing Your Home is one of the most common mistakes sellers make today, and it can be costly. When the asking price is too high, the risk of price cuts increases significantly, meaning your home could sit on the market for longer than you’d like. But why do sellers fall into this trap? Let’s dive
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Let’s talk about something you might not check nearly as often as your bank account – and that’s how much your home is worth. But when it comes to your financial situation, it’s an important thing to remember. When’s the last time you had a professional show you the value of your home? Think about
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If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that’s more than any other December going all the way back to 2017 (see graph below): Whether it was because offers weren’t
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If you’re planning to buy a home, the mortgage pre-approval process is one of the most important steps to take before you begin your home search. Getting pre-approved means a lender reviews your financial information—like your income, credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and payment history—to determine how much you’re qualified to borrow. This gives you a
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Selling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal falling apart over unexpected repairs uncovered during the buyer’s inspection. That’s why it pays to anticipate potential issues before buyers ever step through the door. And one way to do that is with a pre-listing inspection.
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Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play 🏡🏈 If you’re wondering whether to buy a home now or wait, acting before the spring market rush could be a game-changing move. Here’s why buying in the off-season gives you the advantage. 1. Less Competition Means More Opportunity Winter is a slower season for homebuyers,
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If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more selective with their budgets. And those sellers are making some costly mistakes.
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