Christina Myles, Realtor, Meeting Mylestones at Virtual Properties Realty

05/13/2024

Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities

Thinking about buying a home or selling your current one to find a better fit? If so, you might be wondering what's going on with home prices these days. Here's the scoop.

Home prices were rising for most of 2023. But over the course of December and January, they were virtually flat – which is pretty normal for that time of year.

But here's what you need to know now. As of February, when the spring market kicked off, prices were on the rise again.

Home Prices Are Going Up in Most of America's Top Cities

After seeing a jump in home prices nationally in February, you might be wondering if they’re going up in your area, too. While it depends on where you live, prices are rising in 18 of the top 20 cities Case-Shiller reports on in the monthly price index.

Most experts also think home prices will keep rising and end the year on a high...



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Thinking about buying a home or selling your current one to find a better fit?

05/12/2024

In today's tight inventory market, you probably want more options for your search. And new home construction could be a game-changer. Right now, there are more new builds than the norm. But that doesn’t mean we’re overbuilding – there's still a shortage. It just means more options for you. Have questions about what’s available near us? DM me.



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05/11/2024

The Sun Is Shining on Sellers

Thinking of selling your house soon? Let’s work together to get your house listed, so we can find your dream home.



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05/10/2024

Ready for a change? If you move-up now, you can unlock benefits like eager buyers, top-dollar sales, and high home equity. With summer fast approaching, let’s work together to get your house ready.



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05/09/2024

The Top 2 Reasons To Consider a Newly Built Home

When you’re planning a move, it’s normal to wonder where you’ll end up and what your future home is going to look like. But unless you came into this process knowing you want to buy a newly built home, you may not have pictured new home construction.

1. Adding Newly Built Homes Could Give You More Options

There are two types of homes on the market: new and existing. A newly built home refers to a house that was just built or is under construction. An existing home is one a previous homeowner has already lived in. Right now, the inventory of existing homes is tight. But there may be options for you on the new home side of things.

2. Newly Built Homes May Be More Affordable Than You’d Think

You may still be wondering if a new build could really be an option for you. If you’ve previously written them off because you...



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When you’re planning a move, it’s normal to wonder where you’ll end up and what your future home is going to look like.

05/08/2024

How Buying or Selling a Home Benefits Your Community

If you're thinking of buying or selling a house, it's important to know it doesn't just impact you—it helps out the local economy and your community, too.

When a house is sold, it really boosts the local economy. That’s because of all the people needed to build, fix up, and sell homes. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), explains how the housing industry adds jobs to a community: “. . . housing is a significant job creator. In fact, for every single-family home built, enough economic activity is generated to sustain three full-time jobs for a year . . .”

It makes sense that housing creates a lot of jobs because so many different kinds of work are involved in the industry.

Think about all the people involved with selling a house—city officials, contractors, lawyers, real estate...



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If you're thinking of buying or selling a house, it's important to know it doesn't just impact you—it helps out the local economy and your community, too.

05/07/2024

Hey, Gen Z. While becoming a homeowner may seem out of reach right now, options like down payment assistance programs and more can help make it possible. With the right tips and the help of an expert like me, it may be more achievable than you think. Let's make it happen together.



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05/06/2024

Considering making a move? According to Realtor.com, profit potential and family priorities are the top motivators for homeowners right now.
Let’s dive into the reasons driving your decision. With home values and inventory on the rise, it might just be the right time to make that change.



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05/05/2024

Smaller Homes Are Coming to Market

Looking for smaller, more budget-friendly options? To find out what’s available locally and in other areas nearby, let’s connect and explore your options together.



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05/04/2024

What Is Going on with Mortgage Rates?

You may have heard mortgage rates are going to stay a bit higher for longer than originally expected. And if you’re wondering why, the answer lies in the latest economic data.

Economic Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates

When it comes to mortgage rates, things like the job market, the pace of inflation, consumer spending, geopolitical uncertainty, and more all have an impact. Another factor at play is the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and its decisions on monetary policy. And that’s what you may be hearing a lot about right now.

Basically, long story short, inflation and its impact on the broader economy are going to be key moving forward. As Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate, says: “It’s the longer-term outlook for economic growth and inflation that have the greatest bearing on the level and direction of mortgage rates...



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You may have heard mortgage rates are going to stay a bit higher for longer than originally expected.

05/03/2024

Do You Know How Much Equity You Have?

Do You Know How Much Equity You Have? To find out what your number is, let’s connect.



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05/02/2024

Hearing that mortgage rates are going to stay high? Here’s why.
The Fed just met and decided inflation is still too high, so they won’t bring down the Federal Funds Rate.
While that doesn’t determine mortgage rates, it does have an impact. It means they’ll be volatile for a while longer.



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