Apr 10, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Market Trends, Real Estate
At the end of February, it was reported that home prices had been increasing at the fastest pace since 2014. In at least 18 of the 20 large cities tracked by the S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller index, home prices rose considerably with Phoenix, Seattle, and San Diego...
Apr 2, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Financing, Real Estate, Rent vs Own
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is extending lighter appraisal and employment verification rules for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Because the pandemic made it harder for appraisers to enter houses, FHFA authorized mor drive-by and desktop appraisals. It will...
Mar 16, 2021 | Downsizing, For Sellers, Real Estate
Why are you Selling? What is your Timeframe? Is Your Home Ready for the Market? I have a free book, “The Black Book for Market Preparation” How Much is your Home Worth in Today’s Market? Once you have your answers, pick up your phone and call me! Penny McLaughlin...
Mar 15, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Financing, Market Trends, Real Estate
Overall housing inventory plummeted 43% in January compared to the same time in 2020. New listings were also down by 23% year over year. The home shortage increased the median home prices by 15.4%. The market is so tight that the typical home spends 10 days less on...
Feb 9, 2021 | Downsizing, For Sellers, Real Estate
Home staging can be a significant factor in attracting your asking price. Real estate agents how that to make an excellent first impression, you should refresh paint on your front door as well as adding some color with potted plants or a new door mat. Every buyer has...
Feb 2, 2021 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Real Estate
Homebuyers liked the convenient and innovative ways agents showed homes and closed on properties during COVID. Those practices may be here to stay. Buyers continue to want self-guided tours, high quality listing photos, detailed listing descriptions, video tours...
