Ann Fry Homes

10/28/2024

Did you know the experts say the housing market is short about three million homes right now? It’s because the industry just hasn’t built enough of them to keep up with demand.

So, if you’re thinking of selling, this will actually work in your favor. That’s because fewer homes on the market means your house will be in high demand.

And if we price it right, buyers will be knocking on your door. So, when you’re ready to make the most of today’s market, let’s connect.



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10/25/2024

Homes are still selling faster than they did pre-pandemic, even though the number of days they’re on the market is higher than it was last year.

With the right strategies and the right agent partner, you could sell even faster than today’s norm. DM me to talk through what we can do to make sure your house stands out.



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10/21/2024

Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices.

Whether you're thinking of buying or selling, here’s a look at what the experts are saying and how it might impact your move.

Mortgage Rates Are Forecast To Come Down

One of the biggest factors likely affecting your plans is mortgage rates, and the forecast looks positive. After rising dramatically in recent years, experts project rates will ease slightly throughout the course of 2025.

While that decline won’t be a straight line down, the overall trend should continue over the next year. Expect a few bumps along the way.

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Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025?

10/18/2024

Torn between buying now or waiting? Don’t forget to factor in how much equity is at stake.

Based on expert home price forecasts, you have the chance to gain roughly $90K in equity over the next 5 years.

While that number will vary based on when and where you buy, the wealth-building opportunity is very real. If you’re ready and able to buy now, let’s chat about why it's worth it.



If you want trustworthy advice when buying or selling a home, let’s connect so you have an expert real estate advisor on your side.

10/14/2024

You may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession. But here’s the good news – there’s no need to panic. The housing market is not set up for a crash right now.

1. Demand for Homes Is Higher than Supply

One of the biggest reasons the housing market crashed back in 2008 was an oversupply of homes. Today, though, it’s a very different story.

It’s a general rule of thumb that a market where supply and demand are balanced has a six-month supply of homes. A higher number means supply outpaces demand, and a lower number means demand outpaces supply.

2. Unemployment Is Still Low

When people are unemployed, they’re more likely to have trouble making their mortgage payments and may be forced to sell or face foreclosure. That was a big problem during the...



If you want trustworthy advice when buying or selling a home, let’s connect so you have an expert real estate advisor on your side.

You may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession.

10/11/2024

If you’re toying with the idea of selling your house, you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost. To be honest, the final number will depend on several factors like the offer you accept, if you help with your buyer’s closing costs, how many repairs you tackle, and more.

Closing Costs and Commission

These are the fees you’ll pay at the closing table to cover various aspects of the sale. You’ll have your own closing costs and you may even offer to pay some of the buyer’s as a concession.

Pre-Listing Inspection and Repairs

One optional step some sellers take is having a pre-listing inspection. It gives you an idea of what may pop up later on in the buyer’s inspection – because those are the items a buyer may ask you to toss in a credit (or concession) to cover later on.

This allows...



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If you’re toying with the idea of selling your house, you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost.

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...



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

10/04/2024

Seeing headlines that the median price of a home has dropped? It's easy to assume that means home prices are falling. But that’s not the case.

While median prices have dipped, that's because smaller, less expensive homes are hitting the market—and that’s impacting the mix of sales and driving the median down.

A closer look shows prices are still rising nationally. Have questions? DM me.



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09/27/2024

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.



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

09/23/2024

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.



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09/20/2024

Mortgage rates are dropping. As a result, more buyers are getting ready to re-enter the market. That’s clear based on the rise in mortgage applications since rates started to fall.

If you’ve been thinking about selling, let’s talk about how to get your house ready so you can take advantage of increased buyer activity.



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09/16/2024

Planning to buy a home? Make sure you’re budgeting not just your down payment, but for your closing costs too.

And if you want to try to cut down on those a bit, try these tips. Negotiate with the seller for concessions, shop around for more affordable home insurance, and look into closing cost assistance programs. DM me for more homebuying tips.



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