Sellers have a great opportunity this season as buyer demand heavily outweighs the current supply of homes for sale. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), today’s housing inventory sits at only a 2.6-month supply. To put that into perspective, a neutral market typically features a 6-month supply. That places today’s market firmly in the sellers’ market category. […]

Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s, in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately can bring in the greatest return on your investment. Here are four simple tips to ensure you maximize your house’s […]

If you want to maximize your sales and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a sellers’ market like today’s, listing your house on your own can be tempting – known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). But the truth is, a real estate professional can save you time and […]

You’re not alone if you’ve been in your home for over five years. According to recent data from First American, homeowners are staying put much longer than historical averages (see graph below): As the graph shows, before 2008, homeowners sold their houses after an average of just five years. Today, that number has more than […]

An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the inventory of homes available for sale. The shortage of available housing inventory is the primary reason for the double-digit price appreciation we’ve seen in the last two years. Ireason purchasersdwho -be purchasers are frustrated with the bidding warsr the available hohomeswever, signs of relief […]

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, chances are you’re focusing on the many extraordinary ways it’ll change your life. What you may not realize is that decision impacts people’s lives far beyond your own. Home purchases and sales are significant drivers of economic activity. They have a major impact on your community and the […]