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09/10/2021

Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home?

If you're thinking of buying or selling a home, the Fall Buyer and Seller Guides are here. Let's connect so you can get the latest digital copies.


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09/09/2021

Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?

One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year.

Every region in the country is experiencing at least a 14.9% increase in home price appreciation, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). According to the U.S. National Home Price Index from S&P Case-Shiller, every major metro is seeing at least a 13.3% growth in prices.

But what about price appreciation in 2022? Prices are the result of the balance between supply and demand. The demand for single-family homes has been strong over the last 18 months. The supply of houses available for sale was near historic lows. However, there’s...


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One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year.

09/08/2021

Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall

If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house up for sale sooner rather than later.

>>Your House Will Likely Sell Quickly

According to NAR, homes continue to sell quickly – on average, they're selling in just 17 days.
If homes are selling quickly, buyers have to be more decisive and act fast to submit their offer before other buyers swoop in.

>>Buyers Are Willing To Compete for Your House

In addition to selling quickly, homes are receiving multiple offers. That same survey shows sellers are seeing an average of 4.5 offers, and they’re competitive ones. Receiving several offers on your house means you can select the one that makes the most sense for your situation and financial well-being.

>>When Supply Is Low, Your House Is in the Spotlight

One of the most significant...


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If you're trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers' market we're in today won't last forever. If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house up for sale sooner rather than later.

09/07/2021

Homeownership is one of the biggest contributing factors when it comes to growing wealth. In fact, a homeowner’s net worth is more than 40X that of a renter. DM me today if you’re ready to grow your wealth by buying a home.


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09/06/2021

Honoring the American Workforce

Wishing you a happy and safe Labor Day.


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09/05/2021

If you’ve been having trouble finding your home, don’t give up. Experts are optimistic buyers will get some welcome relief as more inventory makes its way to market before the end of the year. DM me today if you need an expert to help you in your home search.


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09/04/2021

Houses continue to sell quickly in today’s real estate market. This July, close to 90 percent of homes sold in under a month. If you’re hoping for a fast and efficient home sale, DM me today so we can get started.


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09/03/2021

An Agent Will Be Your Expert Guide Through Your Home Sale

A real estate agent serves as your expert guide when you sell your house. Let's connect today so we can go on this journey together.


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09/02/2021

5 Reasons Today's Housing Market Is Anything but Normal

There are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting to a more normal real estate market. Here’s the definition of normal from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern: characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or routine.” Using this definition, here are five housing industry metrics that prove we’re nowhere near normal.

>>Mortgage Rates
Today, the average mortgage rate stands at 2.87%, which is very close to the historic low.
Currently, mortgage rates are anything but usual, typical, or routine.

>>Home Price Appreciation
According to Black Knight, the average annual appreciation on residential real estate prices since 1995 has been 4.14%. According to the latest forecast from NAR, home price appreciation will hit...


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There are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting to a more normal real estate market. That would indicate the housing market is returning to the pre-pandemic numbers we saw from 2015-2019. But that’s not happening. The market is still extremely vibrant as demand is still strong even...

09/01/2021

What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

Why does an appraisal gap happen?

Basically, with the heightened buyer demand, purchasers are often willing to pay over asking to secure the home of their dreams. If you’ve ever toured a house you’ve fallen in love with, you understand. Once you start to picture yourself and your furniture in the rooms, you want to do everything you can to land the property, including putting in a high offer to try to beat out other would-be buyers.

When the appraiser comes in, they look at things a bit more objectively. Their job is to assess the inherent value of the home, so they’re going to study the facts. In simple terms, while homebuyers may be willing to pay more, appraisers are there to assess the market value of the home. Their goal is to make sure the lender isn’t loaning more money...


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It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals.

08/30/2021

The Difference in Net Worth Between Homeowners and Renters Is Widening

Two major personal wealth goals – homeownership and net worth – work hand-in-hand. Below are just a few reasons why, if you’re looking for financial security, homeownership should be a top priority.

The gap between homeowners and renters continues to widen. That’s because homeownership contributes massively to an individual’s overall net worth. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, highlights this idea. “. . . between 2016 and 2019, housing wealth was the single biggest contributor to the increase in net worth across all income groups . . . .” When we look even closer at the most recent data from 2019, the average homeowner’s net worth is more than 40 times greater than that of the average renter.

The gap exists in large part because homeowners...


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Becoming financially secure is an important goal for many people today, but some don’t realize just how much homeownership can help them achieve that dream. A recent report, The Journey Toward Financial Freedom, surveys Americans about their perspective on financial wellness and their goals. It sh...