Homebuyers want a readily livable house
Today’s homebuyers prefer readily livable houses. They want a home that not only looks good but also where everything functions perfectly. They want to be able to bring their stuff and start enjoying their new home. It is that simple.
Strategies for selling your home in 2023
There is no denying that the housing market has shifted across the country—more in some places than others. But it is still an excellent market for homebuyers and sellers. This article is about strategies for selling your home. It will focus on preperations and adjustments home sellers’ must make to sell their homes quickly. Most […]
The housing market––spring 2023
The housing market has been adjusting since the Fed increased the interest rate for the first time about a year ago. Homebuyers have, begrudgingly, become accustomed to the current rates, which remain historically low. The housing inventory also remains low. The housing market in the spring of 2023 is comprised primarily of serious buyers and […]
The housing market for home buyers
Most experts agree that the robust housing market since 2016 came to a sliding stop in early 2022. However, they use various levels of sugar-coating in their statements. It happened subtly but firmly. By October 2022 end the number of homes sold had dropped by about 30%, compared to one year ago, according to the […]
What’s next for our housing market?
The old Chinese saying ” may you live in interesting times ” applies to our current housing market. We have experienced double-digit price increases in home values in recent years. A mad rush to buy homes during the pandemic, combined with the homes being in short supply and near-zero interest rates for mortgages, inflated house prices by […]
Three Things to Remember When You Hire Your Real Estate Agent
Are you looking for a real estate agent? Then you should consider a few things to ensure your real estate agent is professional and worth your penny. Sometimes, hiring a real estate agent is an easy process but sometimes, it is not because of multiple choices and lack of time for profile verification. In this […]
Has The Seller’s Real Estate Market Become Buyer’s Market?
Is the seller’s real estate market a buyer’s market? The straight answer is YES, the seller’s real estate market has become a buyer’s market! There are many reasons for this phenomenon, but the main one is that buyers can no longer rely on their down payment. With low-interest rates and months-long waits for financing, sellers […]
Wondering about the current real estate housing market?
The current real estate housing market has been transitioning to a buyer’s market since about May 2022. At the same time, due to mortgage lending rates climbing high and quickly, it has squeezed out the essential segment of home buyers. In 2021, one could buy a house worth $759,000 with 20% down and a monthly […]
Has The Washington Housing Market Shifted?
The Washington housing market is booming due to increased demand for housing. Tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon have been here for decades. Still, in recent years, companies like Google and Facebook, amongst numerous others, have set up their operations here as well. This influx of high-paying jobs has led to a spike in […]
30/30/3 Rule to Follow Before Buying a Home
Whether it is a buyer’s market or seller’s market, if you want to buy a home, you must know and follow some rules. Following rules is not always that simple yet not much difficult if you tried to do it! So, let’s dig in to know the must-follow rules before buying a home.