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Two Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t Crash

Niki Salter | October 9, 2024 | Uncategorized

You may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession. It’s no surprise that kind of noise gets some people worried about a housing market crash. Maybe you’re one of them. But here’s the good news – there’s no need to panic. The housing market is not set up for… Read more

Why Now’s Not the Time To Take Your House Off the Market

Niki Salter | October 8, 2024 | Uncategorized

Has your house been sitting on the market longer than expected? If so, you’re bound to be frustrated by now. Maybe you’re even thinking it’s time to pull the listing and wait to see what 2025 brings. But what you may not realize is, the decision to hold off could actually cost you. Here’s a… Read more

Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home

Niki Salter | October 7, 2024 | Uncategorized

If you’ve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, you’re not alone. A recent Inman survey reveals the top motivator for today’s homebuyers is the desire for more space or an upgraded home (see graph below): But there’s also a good chance you, like many other people,… Read more

The Top 3 Reasons Affordability Is Improving

Niki Salter | October 4, 2024 | Uncategorized

Some Highlights Affordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. And today, it’s improving quickly as rates come down, prices level off, and wages climb.  If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, connect with an agent to talk about why now may be… Read more

Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall

Niki Salter | October 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion. And as a buyer or seller, it’s easy to assume that means prices are coming down. But here’s the catch: those numbers don’t tell the full story. Nationally, home values are actually… Read more

Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly

Niki Salter | October 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. And unfortunately, some sellers are in that tricky spot today. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average time a house spends on the market has increased over the past few years (see graph below): A recent… Read more

This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For

Niki Salter | October 1, 2024 | Uncategorized

After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move. With rates trending down, today’s market is a sweet spot for buyers—and it’s one that may not last long. So, if you’ve put your own move on the… Read more

Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities

Niki Salter | September 30, 2024 | Uncategorized

That’s right—according to a recent study from Zillow, in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, monthly mortgage payments are now lower than rent payments (see chart below): As mortgage rates have eased off their recent peak, home prices have moderated, and inventory has ticked up, affordability has improved significantly. When you add all of… Read more

Buy Now, or Wait?

Niki Salter | September 27, 2024 | Uncategorized

Some Highlights If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of that and have the… Read more

Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Agent Myths

Niki Salter | September 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

When it’s time to buy or sell a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who you’ll work with as your agent. That choice will have an impact on your entire experience and how smoothly it goes. As you figure out who you’ll partner with, it’s important to know what to expect… Read more

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