Are you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this.
Forecasts show prices will climb for at least the next 5 years. If you wait, the price of a home will be higher later on. But, if you buy a $400K now, you could gain roughly $83K in equity as prices rise.
If you’re able to buy now, this equity is one reason why it’ll be worth it in the long run. Connect with an agent if you’re ready to talk through ways we can make it happen.
Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market was last modified: January 31st, 2025 by Brenda Jones
Last year, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market because it wasn’t selling.
If this happened to you too, you don’t need to be embarrassed. What you need are answers. And a local real estate agent can help with that by seeing if it was priced too high, needs some repairs, or didn’t get the right exposure.
If you still want to move, connect with an expert agent to come up with a new strategy. Together, you can get your house sold.
What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell was last modified: January 24th, 2025 by Brenda Jones
Experts say rates will come down slightly in the year ahead – but some volatility is expected. So, you shouldn’t try to time the market.
Instead, it’s better to focus on how even a small change impacts your future mortgage payment. As rates come down, even a little bit, your monthly payment on your next home will too.
Want to see what this looks like at a different price point? Connect with an agent or lender.
How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment was last modified: January 10th, 2025 by Brenda Jones
More homeowners are realizing they need an agent’s help in this complex market – and that’s why a record-low number of people are selling without a pro by their side.
Without an agent’s help, tackling pricing, staging and repairs, paperwork, negotiation, and more can be a real headache.
Selling without a pro isn’t worth the hassle. Connect with an agent to see if you’d work well together.
Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent was last modified: December 27th, 2024 by Brenda Jones
Thinking about selling your house? Here are a few reasons why you may want to do it this season.
Buyers looking right now are serious about moving and the number of homes for sale is typically lower this time of year – helping your house stand out.
While inventory is higher this year than it’s been in the last few winters, you’ll still be in this year’s sweet spot.
Why This Winter Is the Sweet Spot for Selling was last modified: December 6th, 2024 by Brenda Jones
There’s a misconception Wall Street is buying all the homes on the market. But data proves that isn’t true.
Experts agree the share of homes bought by investors is declining – and most are smaller investors, like your neighbor who owns a second home, not Wall Street.
No matter what you’ve heard, the majority of homes are still being purchased by everyday homebuyers like you – not big investors. Connect with an agent if you have questions.
Investors Are Not Buying Up All the Homes was last modified: November 29th, 2024 by Brenda Jones
If you’re planning to list your house in 2025, it’s already time to start working on any repairs. But where do you start?
Your local agent will be able to help you prioritize projects that will help you get the best return on your investment and appeal to what today’s buyers really want.
If your goal is to sell your house next year, connect with an agent so you know what to start working on now.
How To Get Your House Ready To Sell in 2025 was last modified: November 22nd, 2024 by Brenda Jones
Unlike renters, homeowners gain equity as they pay their mortgage and as home values rise. That’s why, on average, a homeowner’s net worth is nearly 40x higher than a renter’s.
Connect with an agent if you want to learn more about the financial benefits of homeownership or the programs that can help make buying possible.
The Big Difference Between Renter and Homeowner Net Worth was last modified: November 15th, 2024 by Brenda Jones