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Every homeowner wants to make sure they get the best price when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensuring you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW This may seem counterintuitive. However, let’s look at this

Housing Market Expected to “Spring Forward”

March 8, 2017

For Sellers

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Just like our clocks this weekend in the majority of the country, the housing market will soon “spring forward!” Similar to tension in a spring, the lack of inventory available for sale in the market right now is what is holding back the market. Many potential sellers believe that waiting until Spring is in their

Thinking of Selling? Do it TODAY!!

March 7, 2017

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

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That headline might be a little aggressive. However, as the data on the 2017 housing market begins to roll in, we can definitely say one thing: If you are considering selling, IT IS TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME! The February numbers are not in yet, but the January numbers were sensational. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist

Existing Home Sales Reach Highest Mark Since 2007

March 4, 2017

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

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Highlights: Sales of existing homes reached the highest pace in a decade at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.69 million. January marked the 59th consecutive month of year-over-year price gains as the median home price rose 7.1% to $228,900. NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun had this to say, “Much of the country saw robust

Where Did Americans Move in 2016?

March 3, 2017

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics

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Some Highlights: For the 5th year in a row, the Northeast saw a concentration of “High Outbound” activity. For the first time ever, South Dakota held the top spot for “High Inbound” states. Much of America’s outbound activity can be attributed to Boomers relocating to warmer climates after retiring. What’s Your Home Worth? Search for

Access: A Key Component in Getting Your House SOLD!

March 2, 2017

For Sellers, Selling Your Home

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So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers. There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is Access, followed by Condition,

Where Are the Home Prices Heading in the Next 5 Years?

February 27, 2017

For Buyers, For Sellers, Market Outlook, Pricing

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Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment & market strategists about where they believe prices are headed over the next

5 Reasons to Love Using A RE Pro

February 21, 2017

For Buyers, For Sellers, Real Estate Tips

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Highlights: Hiring a real estate professional to guide you through the process of buying a home or selling your house can be one of the best decisions you make! They are there for you to help with paperwork, explaining the process, negotiations, and helping you with pricing (both when making an offer or setting the

Listing in the Winter Attracts More Serious Buyers

February 13, 2017

For Sellers, Home Selling Tips

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A recent study of more than 7 million home sales over the past four years revealed that the season in which a home is listed may be able to shed some light on the likelihood that the home will sell for more than asking price, as well as how quickly the sale will close. It’s

Buyers Are Searching For Your House

February 9, 2017

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

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The most recent Pending Homes Sales Index from the National Association of Realtors revealed a slight bump in contracts with an increase of 1.6% in December. This news comes as existing home sales are also forecasted to be on pace for 5.54 million in 2017, a 1.7% increase over 2016, which was the best year