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10/30/2024

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10/12/2024

Based on a recent study, in 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment. Make sure you work with a pro who can help you crunch the numbers and see how your city stacks up. This may be your opportunity to forget renting for good. If you want to see which option makes the most sense in our area, let’s do the math together.

WE MAKE EVERY FAMILY CONFIDENT WHEN BUYING & SELLING A HOME! Go Straley Group - Rebecca Straley | Michael Straley | Marie Moore & Christina Butcher

Based on a recent study, in 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment.

10/11/2024

Based on a recent study, in 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment. To see what makes the most sense for you, let’s sit down and crunch the numbers together. You may find you have the opportunity to forget renting for good.

WE MAKE EVERY FAMILY CONFIDENT WHEN BUYING & SELLING A HOME! Go Straley Group - Rebecca Straley | Michael Straley | Marie Moore & Christina Butcher

10/10/2024

Affordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. And today, it’s improving quickly as rates come down, prices level off, and wages climb. If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, let’s talk about why now may be the perfect time to jump back in.

WE MAKE EVERY FAMILY CONFIDENT WHEN BUYING & SELLING A HOME! Go Straley Group - Rebecca Straley | Michael Straley | Marie Moore & Christina Butcher

Affordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. 

10/09/2024

Worried about a housing market crash? Here's why supply and demand show you don't need to be.

In a balanced market, we see about a 6 months’ supply of homes for sale – meaning supply and demand is about equal. Back in the 2008 crash, that jumped way up to 13 because there were too many homes for sale. And today, we have only a 4.2 months’ supply.

This shows we're not even back to normal – and we’re really far off of what happened in 2008. That’s why a crash isn’t expected.

WE MAKE EVERY FAMILY CONFIDENT WHEN BUYING & SELLING A HOME! Go Straley Group - Rebecca Straley | Michael Straley | Marie Moore & Christina Butcher

10/07/2024

Nationally, home values are actually rising, even if the median price is down a bit. Let’s break down what’s really happening so you can make sense of the market without getting caught up in the fear the headlines create.

Homes on the Market Right Now Are Smaller

The biggest reason for the dip in median price is the size of homes being sold. The median price reflects the middle point of all the homes for sale at any given time. And that’ll be affected by the mix of homes on the market.

Right now, there’s a greater number of smaller, less expensive homes on the market, and that’s bringing the overall median price down. But that doesn’t mean home values are declining.

Price Per Square Foot Is Still Rising

This means that while smaller homes are affecting the median price, the average home’s value is...

WE MAKE EVERY FAMILY CONFIDENT WHEN BUYING & SELLING A HOME! Go Straley Group - Rebecca Straley | Michael Straley | Marie Moore & Christina Butcher

Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion.

10/05/2024

Have you heard? Housing affordability is improving. And there are three main reasons why.

Mortgage rates are trending down, home prices are moderating, and wages are climbing.

If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, let’s chat about why now may be the perfect time to jump back in.

WE MAKE EVERY FAMILY CONFIDENT WHEN BUYING & SELLING A HOME! Go Straley Group - Rebecca Straley | Michael Straley | Marie Moore & Christina Butcher

10/04/2024

There are 3 big reasons affordability is improving today. Mortgage rates are coming down, home prices are moderating, and wages are rising. If you hit pause on your home search because it felt out of reach, maybe it’s time to dive back in.

WE MAKE EVERY FAMILY CONFIDENT WHEN BUYING & SELLING A HOME! Go Straley Group - Rebecca Straley | Michael Straley | Marie Moore & Christina Butcher

10/03/2024

Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. And unfortunately, some sellers are in that tricky spot today.

According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average time a house spends on the market has increased over the past few years.

Some of that is because inventory has gone up, so buyers have more options. And higher mortgage rates have definitely slowed demand over the past two years, and that’s out of your control.

Make no mistake, with the right strategy and agent partner, your house can still sell quickly, even today.

Here are just a few tips a great real estate agent will walk you through. They may seem simple, but advice like this can make all the difference.

1. Competitive Pricing: A local real estate agent will do a competitive...

WE MAKE EVERY FAMILY CONFIDENT WHEN BUYING & SELLING A HOME! Go Straley Group - Rebecca Straley | Michael Straley | Marie Moore & Christina Butcher

Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration.

10/02/2024

According to a recent study from Zillow, Mortgage payments are lower than rent in 22 of the 50 largest U.S. metros.

That’s a game changer if you’re thinking about owning a home.

Let’s grab a calculator and do the math together to see if buying might be right for you in our local market.

WE MAKE EVERY FAMILY CONFIDENT WHEN BUYING & SELLING A HOME! Go Straley Group - Rebecca Straley | Michael Straley | Marie Moore & Christina Butcher

09/30/2024

You want your house to sell quickly and for top dollar. But pricing it too high can seriously jeopardize those goals.

So, once your house is listed, watch out for these 4 signs that it's overpriced.

And if any of these are happening to you, be sure to lean on your agent to course correct.

WE MAKE EVERY FAMILY CONFIDENT WHEN BUYING & SELLING A HOME! Go Straley Group - Rebecca Straley | Michael Straley | Marie Moore & Christina Butcher

09/28/2024

If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of that and have the chance to start building equity. Should you buy now or wait? Let’s talk through it together, so you can make your best decision.

WE MAKE EVERY FAMILY CONFIDENT WHEN BUYING & SELLING A HOME! Go Straley Group - Rebecca Straley | Michael Straley | Marie Moore & Christina Butcher

If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know.