Category: Selling

  • Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market

    Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market

    Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a big question on many people’s minds today. And while what timing is right for you will depend on a lot of other personal factors, here’s something you may not have considered. If you’re able to buy at today’s rates and prices, it may be better…

  • How Long Will It Take To Sell My House?

    How Long Will It Take To Sell My House?

    You want your house to sell fast. And you may be wondering how long the whole process is going to take. One way to get your answer? Work with a local real estate agent. They have the expertise to tell you how quickly homes are selling in your area and what’s impacting timelines for other…

  • Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?

    Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?

    The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market. It’s a great question because buying or selling a home is a major decision, and it’s natural to wonder how such a major event might…

  • Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are

    Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are

    If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify. Here’s what’s really happening with prices. The bottom line is home prices are higher than they were a year ago at this time, and they’re expected to keep…

  • Selling Smart: Why a Real Estate Agent Makes All the Difference

    Selling Smart: Why a Real Estate Agent Makes All the Difference

    If you’re considering selling your house on your own as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO), you want to think about if it’s really worth the extra stress. Going this route means shouldering a lot of responsibilities by yourself – and, if you’re not an expert, that opens the door for mistakes…

  • Your Equity Could Make a Move Possible

    Your Equity Could Make a Move Possible

    Many homeowners looking to sell feel like they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place right now. Today’s mortgage rates are higher than the one they currently have on their home, and that’s making it harder to want to sell and make a move. Maybe you’re in the same boat. But what if there was…

  • What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June

    What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June

    June is a busy month in the housing market because a lot of people buy and sell this time of year. So, if you’ve got a move on your mind and you’re looking to make it happen this month, here’s a snapshot of what you need to know to make sure you’re ready. If You’re Buying…

  • How an Agent Helps Market Your House

    How an Agent Helps Market Your House

    You’re ready to sell your house. But what do you need most from your real estate agent? Well, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked that very question to recent sellers and found one of the top things they were looking for is help marketing their house to potential buyers. Maybe that’s what…

  • Questions You May Have About Selling Your House

    Questions You May Have About Selling Your House

    There’s no denying mortgage rates are having a big impact on today’s housing market. And that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house and make a move. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them.…

  • The Number of Homes for Sale Is Increasing

    The Number of Homes for Sale Is Increasing

    There’s no denying the last couple of years have been tough for anyone trying to buy a home because there haven’t been enough houses to go around. But things are starting to look up. There are more homes up for grabs this year. The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show in April…