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Archives for February 2023

Manhattan Market Report

Manhattan Market Report, February 24, 2023

Manhattan Market Report for the week ending February 24th, Supply closed out at 6,173 and trending up 2%.  Pending Sales at 2,240 and off-market listings (delisting)  maintain the market pulse at a .36% level.  Demand is ticking higher.  Two consecutive upticks in "demand," and hopefully, it will remain for the spring season.  This was a short holiday week. We are on trend Continue Reading

Mortgage rates

What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates

  After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if now’s the right time to buy or if you should hold Continue Reading

Build Wealth

One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home

  One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a significant way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac: “Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help you create financial stability.” With spring approaching, now’s a great time to consider if buying a Continue Reading

Checklist for Selling Your House This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Some Highlights As you get ready to sell your house, there are specific things you can add to your to-do list. These include decluttering, taking down personal photos and items, and power washing outdoor surfaces. Let’s connect so you have advice on what you may want to do to get your house ready to sell this season. Continue Reading

A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

  Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: “As we see the transition of the large Baby Continue Reading

Manhattan Market Report

Manhattan Market Report, February 17, 2023

Manhattan Market Report for the week ending February 17th, Supply closed out at 6,071 and trends up.  Pending Sales at 2,198 and off-market listings (delisting) maintain the market pulse at a .36% level.   In the past few weeks, spurred by the good weather and lower rates the brokerage community is witnessing a more robust buyer activity. Multiple offer situations depend on the Continue Reading

The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now

  The biggest challenge the housing market faces is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeownersandthe fear of not finding something to buy.” Let’s break down these two big issues in Continue Reading

Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance

  To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while. That’s a sign it may not be hitting the mark for potential buyers. Continue Reading

Home Prices

Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?

  Home prices, what's going on?  The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices. Local Price Trends Local price trends still vary by market. But looking at national data, Nataliya Continue Reading

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