Realtor Megan Bland at HomeTowne Realty

07/01/2024

What To Do When Your House Didn’t Sell

If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, it’s totally natural to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. And as you’re working through that, you’re probably also wondering what went wrong and what you should do next.

Was It Priced for Today’s Market?

Setting the right price from the start is key. While it might be tempting to try shooting high with your price, that can slow down the selling process big time. If your house was priced higher than others similar to it, it may have turned away buyers. And that’s likely why it sat on the market.

Was It Easy for Buyers To Tour?

One of the biggest mistakes you can make when selling your house is overly restricting the days and times when potential buyers can tour it.

Was It Set Up To Make the Best Impression on Buyers?

If buyers weren’t interested in your house, it’s worth taking another look at your home through their...

If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, it’s totally natural to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment.

06/30/2024

Housing Market Forecast for the 2nd Half of 2024 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Wondering what the second half of the year holds for the housing market? Here’s what expert forecasts say. Home prices are expected to climb moderately. Mortgage rates are forecast to come down slightly. And, home sales are projected to hold steady. If you have questions about what to expect for the rest of the year, DM me so we can have a conversation about what it means for you and your plans.

Wondering what the second half of the year holds for the housing market? Here’s what expert forecasts say. 

06/29/2024

Housing Market Forecast for the 2nd Half of 2024

Housing market forecasts for the second half of the year say price growth will moderate, rates could come down slightly, and home sales will hold steady. Want to talk about what these forecasts mean for you? Reach out and let’s chat.

06/28/2024

The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal

When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While you may have a general idea of what an inspection is, maybe you’re not sure why you need one or how it’s different from an appraisal. To keep it simple, here’s an explainer of each one and what they mean for you as a homebuyer.

Home Inspection

Once you’re under contract on a home you’d like to buy, getting an inspection is a key part of the process. An inspection gives you a clear idea of the safety and overall condition of the home – which is important for such a big transaction.

And don’t worry – you don’t have to go through that process alone. Your real estate agent will be your advocate and negotiate with the seller for you.

Home Appraisal

While the inspection tells you about the current state of the house, an appraisal gives you its...

When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with.

06/27/2024

The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal

When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. While you may have a general idea of what an inspection is, maybe you’re not sure why you need one or how it’s different from an appraisal. To keep it simple, here’s an explainer of each one and what they mean for you as a homebuyer.

Home Inspection

Once you’re under contract on a home you’d like to buy, getting an inspection is a key part of the process. An inspection gives you a clear idea of the safety and overall condition of the home – which is important for such a big transaction.

And don’t worry – you don’t have to go through that process alone. Your real estate agent will be your advocate and negotiate with the seller for you.

Home Appraisal

While the inspection tells...

When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with.

06/26/2024

Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market

Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a big question on many people’s minds today. And while what timing is right for you will depend on a lot of other personal factors, here’s something you may not have considered.

If you’re able to buy at today’s rates and prices, it may be better to focus on time in the market, rather than timing the market.

The Downside of Trying To Time the Market

Trying to time the market isn’t a good strategy because things can change. Here’s an example. For the better part of this year, projections have said mortgage rates will come down. And while experts agree that’s still what’s ahead, shifts in various market and economic factors have pushed back the timing of when that’ll happen.

The Advice You Need To Hear If You’re Ready and Able To Buy Now

Right now, you may be focused on what’s happening with mortgage rates...

Should you buy a home now or should you wait?

06/25/2024

Have you heard? Inventory is growing.

And not all that growth is because more homeowners are putting their houses up for sale (new listings). It’s also that some homes are taking a bit longer to sell (active listings).

If you want to make sure your listing doesn’t stick around long enough to go stale, DM me to chat about the marketing strategies I’ll use to draw in more buyers.

06/24/2024

The Downsides of Selling Your House Without an Agent

Considering selling your house without an agent? You should know there are some serious downsides to handling it on your own. You’ll be missing out on marketing tools that draw in more buyers, pricing and market expertise, essential negotiation skills, in-depth knowledge of the fine print in contracts, and so much more. Don’t take all of this responsibility on. Instead, DM me so you have someone with the knowledge and experience you’ll need on your side.

Considering selling your house without an agent? You should know there are some serious downsides to handling it on your own.

06/23/2024

What You Need To Know About Today’s Down Payment Programs

There's no denying it's gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today's mortgage rates and home price appreciation. And that may be one of the big reasons you’re eager to look into grants and assistance programs to see if there’s anything you qualify for that can help. But unfortunately, many homebuyers feel like they don’t know where to start.

A recent Bank of America Institute study asked prospective buyers where they lack confidence in the process and need more information. And this is what topped the list:

53% said they need help understanding homebuying grant programs.

So, here’s some information that can help you close that gap.

What Is Down Payment Assistance?

Contrary to what you may have heard, typically you don’t have to put 20% down unless it’s specified by your loan type or lender. So, you likely don’t need to save as much...

There's no denying it's gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today's mortgage rates and home price appreciation.

06/23/2024

📢📢‼️‼️ Hey all - sorry for the short notice but the open house scheduled for tomorrow at 512 Adkins Ridge Road in Rolesville has been cancelled.

06/22/2024

June - national month of celebrating home ownership! 🎉🏠🥳 There are so many benefits of owning a home and building your wealth through home ownership. In less than a year, we’ve seen INCREDIBLE equity gains in our home! Now that we have equity in the house, we’re using it to make upgrades! The best decision we ever made was to move to Rolesville in Wake County. And I can help you do the same - OPEN HOUSE tomorrow - Sunday June 23rd from 11:00am - 2:00pm at 512 Adkins Ridge Road (Rolesville).

Read about the many benefits to achieving the American Dream. At the RiverWILD Real Estate Team, we believe in the transformative power of homeownership.

06/22/2024

With the Presidential election only months away, you may be wondering what impact that’ll have on the housing market.

Fortunately, the impact is usually small and temporary. History shows us the market remains strong during election years.

That's good news for you because it means this year's election shouldn't affect your move. If you want the data, shoot me a message.