As the vibrant colors of summer fade away and the crispness of autumn fills the air, it’s time to transform your living space into a cozy haven that welcomes the changing season. Fall is a wonderful time to refresh your home’s ambiance, making it warm, inviting, and prepared for the colder months ahead. Whether it’s […]

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to release its most recent Existing Home Sales (EHS) report tomorrow. This monthly release provides information on the volume of sales and price trends for homes that have previously been owned. In the upcoming release, it’ll likely say home prices are down. This may seem a bit confusing, especially if you’ve been following […]

There’s been talk about a recession for quite a while now. But the economy has been remarkably resilient. Why? One reason is employment and wages have stayed strong. Let’s look at the latest information on each one and why both are good news if you’re thinking about selling your house. More Jobs Are Being Created […]

Are you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know this: the latest data shows plenty of buyers are still out there, and they’re purchasing homes today. Here’s the data to prove it. The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of buyers touring homes. The graph below uses the […]

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than you think. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average homeowner has more than $274,000 […]

CONTRACTSContract activity in July 2023 was down 10.4% from July 2022 and was down for four price categories. Through the first seven months of the year, contract activity is down 23.2%. The average number of days on the market for homes receiving contracts was 21 days in July 2022, down slightly from 22 days last […]

When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know. The Fed is trying hard to reduce inflation. And even though there’s been 12 […]

CONTRACTSContract activity in June 2023 was down 15.4% from June 2022 and was down for five price categories.Through the first six months of the year, contract activity is down 25.0%. The average number of days on the market for homes receiving contracts was 17 days in June 2022, up slightly from 16 days last June. […]

Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while supply is so low. Let’s dive into each challenge and give you some helpful advice on how to overcome these obstacles. Challenge #1: The […]

While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re looking to buy a home this season, know that the peak frenzy of bidding wars is in the rearview mirror, but you may still come up against […]