Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market, making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can significantly impact the circumstances and outcomes being compared. Comparing this year’s numbers to the two ‘unicorn’ years we just experienced is Continue Reading
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Economic experts believe now remains an excellent time to sell. Here's what you should know if you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a significant advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than homes for sale. And, with so few homes on the market, buyers will have fewer options, so you set Continue Reading
You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation daily as prices have increased on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent rises. Between all those elevated costs and uncertainty about a potential recession, you may wonder if it still makes sense to buy a home today. The short answer is – it does. Here’s why. Homeownership Continue Reading
Manhattan Market Report for the week ending May 19, 2023, Supply closed out at 7,575, up 2% from the previous week. Pending Sales increase and sit at 3,137 and continue to outpace the 2019 vintage year; off-market listings (delisting) maintain the market pulse at a .41% level. We are in a balanced market. Leverage does not favor buyers or sellers. "The best Continue Reading
For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to consider your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more sense than renting one again. According to Forbes: “. . . if the idea of vacationing at the same place every year makes you feel Continue Reading
The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today's market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up as buyers compete over the available homes. Navigating all of this can be daunting if you’re trying to do it alone. That’s why Continue Reading
Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates impacts your purchasing power. These charts show how rates generally affect your monthly payment. As inflation increases, so does the price of everything, including mortgage rates." Inflation also reduces the demand that investors have for mortgage-backed bonds. As Continue Reading
The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong and getting stronger. One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, makes it Continue Reading
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