Brayden Weese - The Shafer Team

12/01/2022

5 Reasons To Sell Your House This Winter

There’s good reason to make your move right now if you’re ready to sell. Let’s connect to talk about the benefits of selling your house this season.


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11/29/2022

3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. Here are a few examples.

>>1. Buy a Home That Fits Your Needs

If you no longer have the space you need, it might be time to move into a larger home. Or it’s possible you have too much space and need something smaller. No matter the situation, consider using your equity to power a move into a home that fits your changing lifestyle.

A real estate advisor can help you figure out how much equity you have and how you can use it toward the purchase of your next home.

>>2. Reinvest in Your Current House

According to a recent survey from Point, 39% of homeowners would invest in home improvement projects if they chose to access their...


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If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, th...

11/24/2022

What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market.

According to Calculated Risk, for the week ending in November 18th, there were 47.7% more homes available for sale than there were at the same time in 2021. And having more options for your home search may be exactly what you need to feel confident about making a move.

>>What Caused the Growth in Housing Inventory This Year?

The increase we’ve seen in housing supply this year isn’t from the source you think it is. Rather than an influx of recent homeowners listing their houses for sale (known as new listings), the primary reason the supply has grown is because homes are staying on the market a bit longer (known as...


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If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market.

11/22/2022

What Homeowners Want To Know About Selling in Today’s Market

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it's not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market.

Here are a few things experts say today’s sellers need to consider.

>>Be Willing To Negotiate

This year, the supply of homes for sale has increased as the market cooled. Even though inventory is still low overall, buyers today have more options, and with that comes more negotiation power.

As a seller, that means you may see more buyers getting an inspection, requesting repairs, or asking for help with closing costs today.

>>Price Your Home at Market Value

Pricing your house appropriately so you can catch the eyes of serious buyers is important.

You don’t want to overreach...


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If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it's not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market. That means you haven’t missed your window. Realtor.com ...

11/17/2022

The supply of homes for sale has increased this year compared to last, but supply is still far below more normal years like 2019. One reason is because of decades of underbuilding. That means your house should still be in demand if you work with an agent to price it right. If you’re ready to sell, DM me to get started.


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11/15/2022

Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search

If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. If you’re willing to work with a trusted agent to consider a newly built home, you may have even more options and incentives than you realize.

>>More Options To Choose from and Potential Builder Incentives

While the inventory of existing homes has increased this year, it’s still below more typical years like 2019. While it’s a smaller segment of the overall inventory of homes for sale, the supply of newly built homes has grown even more.

Because the inventory of newly built homes has grown so much, builders are motivated to sell their properties before they build more. Back in the housing crash of 2008, builders were building too many homes, and that oversupply...


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If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. If you’re willing to work with a trusted agent to consider a newly built home, you may have even more options and incentives than you re...

11/10/2022

If you’re a homeowner planning to sell, recognize that today’s market is different than it was last year. But that doesn’t mean you’ve missed your window, just that you need to make your plans and set your asking price based on where the market is now. DM me so you have a local market expert who can help you get the most out of your sale.


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11/08/2022

Here's Why We're Not Headed for a Housing Crash

Today’s housing market is different than it was in 2008. Let’s connect if you’re concerned about a crash so we can discuss why this isn’t like last time.


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11/03/2022

Buying or selling a home is a process that involves a lot of moving pieces. That’s why partnering with a professional is so essential. An agent has the necessary expertise to smoothly work through each step along the way. If you’re planning to make a move this year, DM me so we can talk about the best ways to accomplish your specific goals.


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11/01/2022

Over the past two years, we’ve seen a massive amount of buyer demand (showings) and not enough homes available for sale (listings). Today, that’s shifting. Buyer demand has eased and the supply of homes for sale is up compared to the same time last year. If you have questions about what that means for you when you buy or sell, DM me.


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10/27/2022

Owning a home has many financial benefits. As a homeowner, you gain equity by paying your monthly mortgage and when your home appreciates in value. And if your needs change, you can use that equity to help fuel a move. Whether you’re already a homeowner or planning to be one, DM me to learn more.


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10/25/2022

What Happens to Housing when There’s a Recession?

Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be mild and the economy would rebound quickly.

To add to that sentiment, housing is typically one of the first sectors to rebound during a slowdown.

Part of that rebound is tied to what has historically happened to mortgage rates during recessions. Here’s a look back at rates during previous economic slowdowns to help put your mind at ease.

>>Mortgage Rates Typically Fall During Recessions

Historical data helps paint the picture of how a recession could impact the cost of financing a home. Looking at recessions in this country going all the way back to 1980, the...


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Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be mild and the economy would re...