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Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Key Take Away Today’s housing inventory is still well below average years. Manhattan's Inventory is the lowest in five years. This low inventory is why homes priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers. If you want to sell your house, now is an excellent time because inventory is still low. Let’s connect to start Continue Reading

How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, most working professionals want to work either fully remote or hybrid (see below): This trend is good news if you’re looking to buy a home because a remote Continue Reading

Renting or Selling Your House: What’s the Best Move?

A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years. If you’re a homeowner ready to move, consider using your current house (townhouse) as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. New York City Short-term Rentals It's important to note that short-term rentals of residential units (rentals for Continue Reading

Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

. If you’re looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low.  You feel the impact of having a limited pool of options. And if your most significant hurdle right now is that you’re having trouble finding something you like.  Don’t forget that a newly built home is a great option. As a recent article from the National Association of Continue Reading

Reasons Your Home May Not Be Selling

When selling your house, you want to sell it for the most money; you can do it in a certain amount of time and do all of that with the fewest hassles. And while the current housing market is generally favorable to sellers due to today’s limited housing supply, there are still factors that can cause delays or even prevent a house from selling. If you're having trouble getting your house to Continue Reading

The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Key Takeaways Downsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when they retire or when their needs change, but with inflation still high; it’s also a way to reduce costs. Downsizing could help reduce expenses, and your equity can fuel your move. If you’re considering moving to a smaller home, let’s connect to review your Continue Reading

Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them. To help emphasize just how limited housing inventory still is, let’s look at the latest information on active listings or homes for sale in a given month as it compares to more normal levels. According to a recent report Continue Reading

Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, overhearing someone chatting at the local supermarket, the list goes on and on. Most likely, home prices Continue Reading

Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

  Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and prosperity. These are all things that owning a home can help provide. A recent survey from Bankrate asked respondents which achievements they feel most embody the American Dream. The responses prove owning a home is still important to Continue Reading

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