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3 Reasons To Move in Today’s Shifting Market

Niki Salter | August 16, 2024 | Uncategorized

Some Highlights The housing market is in a transition. And that gives you 3 key opportunities going into the fall. There are more homes actively for sale. Builders are motivated to sell, so a newly built home may be more achievable than you think. And mortgage rates have come down from their recent peak. If… Read more

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?

Niki Salter | August 15, 2024 | Uncategorized

When you’re thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial report card that lenders look at when trying to figure out if you qualify, and which home loan will work best for you. As the Mortgage Report says: “Good credit… Read more

The Great Wealth Transfer: A New Era of Opportunity

Niki Salter | August 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

In recent years, there’s been a significant shift in how wealth is distributed among generations. It’s called the Great Wealth Transfer. Historically, the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next was a more gradual process, often limited to smaller amounts of inheritance or family savings. But today, the scale has increased in a… Read more

Is Affordability Starting To Improve?

Niki Salter | August 13, 2024 | Uncategorized

Over the past couple of years, a lot of people have had a hard time buying a home. And while affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s getting a little better and might keep improving throughout the rest of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: “Housing… Read more

Are There More Homes for Sale Where You Live?

Niki Salter | August 12, 2024 | Uncategorized

One of the biggest bright spots in today’s housing market is how much the supply of homes for sale has grown since the beginning of this year.  Recent data from Realtor.com shows that nationally, there are 36.6% more homes actively for sale now compared to the same time last year. That’s a significant improvement. It… Read more

Home Inspections For Sellers: How To Prepare

Niki Salter | August 9, 2024 | Uncategorized

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house, it’s important to know what the home inspection is and what inspectors look for. As supply grows and buyers regain negotiation power, you may find you want to do some select repairs with a good return on investment before listing to get ahead of things a… Read more

Where Will You Go After You Sell?

Niki Salter | August 8, 2024 | Uncategorized

If you’re planning to sell your house and move, you probably know there’s been a shortage of options available. But here’s the good news: the supply of homes for sale has grown in a lot of markets this year – and that’s not just existing, or previously-owned, homes. It’s true for newly built homes too…. Read more

Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High

Niki Salter | August 7, 2024 | Uncategorized

Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. And if you’re someone who’s looking to make a move, you’ve probably been waiting eagerly for rates to come down for that very reason. Well, if the past few weeks are any indication, you may… Read more

Helpful Negotiation Tactics for Today’s Housing Market

Niki Salter | August 6, 2024 | Uncategorized

If you haven’t already heard, homebuyers are regaining some negotiating power in today’s market. And while that doesn’t make this a buyer’s market, it does mean buyers may be able to ask for a little more. So, sellers need to be ready for that possibility and know what they’re willing to negotiate. Whether you’re looking… Read more

What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity

Niki Salter | August 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

Curious about selling your home? Understanding how much equity you have is the first step to unlocking what you can afford when you move. And since home prices rose so much over the past few years, most people have much more equity than they may realize. Here’s a deeper look at what you need to… Read more

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