Real Estate News

Feb. 20, 2025

Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold



For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows. And that means that the market is balancing out a bit. As a result, some sellers are finding they need to be more flexible to close …

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Feb. 17, 2025

The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now



Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this spring and take advantage of …

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Feb. 10, 2025

Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You



Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down.

Home Prices Are Rising at a Healthy …

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Feb. 3, 2025

Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market

If you’re trying to decide whether to buy now or wait until mortgage rates come down, here’s something to think about. Let's say you buy a $400K house now. Based on home price projections, you could gain roughly $83K in equity over the next 5 years. So, if you're …

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Jan. 30, 2025

The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed



In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house.

It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether …

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Jan. 23, 2025

Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love



It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about how you’ll be able to buy a home. But, if you don’t need a ton of space, you may find you have more cost-effective options …

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Jan. 2, 2025

Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know



You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort?

Here are a few quick FAQs that can help you decide how much you …

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Dec. 30, 2024

How Eco-Friendly Features Can Boost Your Home’s Value

How Eco-Friendly

Selling your house? Or just looking to increase the value and appeal of your home for when you do? Here’s something you should know – homebuyers are increasingly looking for homes with environmentally friendly features.

What Energy Efficient Features Do Buyers Want?

According to recent 

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Dec. 9, 2024

Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents



Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind. But you should know that it gets complicated very quickly, especially in today’s complex market.

That’s why data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) …

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Dec. 5, 2024

Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot



A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure, buyer demand usually picks up at that time of year. But here’s the catch: so does your competition because a lot of people put their homes on the market at the same time.

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