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This has been a busy year in real estate to say the least, and from all reports the trend will continue during the winter months. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), notes,  “It will be one of the best winter sales years ever.” While normally there is a slowdown during winter months, this year may…

Buying or selling a home is a major feat, and it is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. That is why finding a real estate agent with experience to guide you through the process is key. About Real Estate Agents Real estate agents help people buy and sell homes. Agents educate their…

We have seen the residential real estate market cool overall in the last few months. The craze of a hot seller’s market that we experienced has calmed as well. For buyers, there are some positive aspects to the current market conditions. More Homes Available During the pandemic, housing supply hit a record low at the…

As 2023 winds down, the housing market appears to be following suit. The number of homes for sale decreased 2 percent compared to October of last year, while there were 3.2 percent fewer newly listed homes and the number of pending listings decreased 7.6 percent during the same time frame.   While inflation continued on…

To many buyers and sellers, the role of the title company is a bit of a mystery. Exacerbating the issue is the fact that their role can vary by state, region, or even county! In California, the buyer usually specifies which title company they wish to use when making an offer.  Alternatively, they can let…

People often ask, “Is now a good time to buy?” or alternatively, “Is now a good time to sell?” In 2020 we witnessed record-low mortgage rates and record high demand, and thus far, 2021 has continued this real estate market trend.  A January report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported in January that…

Spring is known as the time of year to sell a home. Flowers are blooming, trees are lush, and homes generally look their best. However, things are shifting. With the pandemic, people are finding new reasons to move. And with inflation on the rise, folks are concerned about rising interest rates and that means buyers…

2024 is projected to be a more positive year for the real estate market. Though progress is expected to be gradual, experts say that home sales should rebound, mortgage rates and prices should improve, and more sellers will list their homes. So how can sellers get the most money for their home? Spent wisely, investing in improvements in…

It’s a new year, and many folks are already planning to sell and/or purchase a home in 2020. But what will the market look like this year? Depending on which article or report you read, the real estate market is forecasted to be a bit better, a bit worse, or much the same as 2019.…