If you’re looking to buy a house, you may find today’s limited supply of homes for sale challenging. When housing inventory is as low as it is right now, it can feel like an uphill battle to find the perfect home for you because there just isn’t much to choose from. If you need to open up your pool of options, it may be time to consider a newly built home. According to the latest data Continue Reading
Some Highlights Not sure if selling your house is the right move today? You should know several reasons it still makes sense to sell now. Your house will stand out because inventory is low. That’s why the number of offers on recently sold homes is rising. And most homeowners have a lot of equity that can fuel a move. Selling your home enables you to begin a new chapter in your Continue Reading
Downsizing has long been a popular option when homeowners reach retirement age. But there are plenty of other life changes that could make downsizing worthwhile. Homeowners who have experienced a change in their lives or no longer feel like their house fits their needs may benefit from downsizing too. U.S. News explains: “Downsizing is somewhat common among older people and retirees who Continue Reading
If you’re a homeowner considering moving, you may wonder if it’s still an excellent time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is picking up speed. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, helps paint the picture of how much buyer demand has increased in recent months (see Continue Reading
Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering if your plans are still a wise move. To help ease your mind, experts say that if we officially enter a recession, it’ll be mild and short. As the Federal Reserve explained in their March meeting: “. . . the staff’s projection at the time of Continue Reading
Manhattan Market Report for the week ending April 28, 2023, Supply closed out at 7,273, up 2%. Pending Sales at 2,911 and off-market listings (delisting) maintain the market pulse at a .40% level. Buyers are in the market and interested in homes in good condition that are priced by the market. Those properties go into contract within 30 days. Those properties lingering for Continue Reading
Are you wondering if you should continue renting or buying a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census shows rents have been climbing pretty steadily since 1988. And data from the latest rental report from Realtor.com shows rents continue to grow Continue Reading
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