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Buyers

What Buyer Activity Tells Us About the Housing Market

Buyers are shopping for homes.  Although the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago.  Buyers are showing interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News: “Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasn’t disappeared, and in many places remains strong largely due to the shortage of homes on the market.” That activity can be seen in the latest Continue Reading

How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

  How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality.  According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so interest is understandable. However, all 28 million Americans will unlikely accomplish Continue Reading

Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This Spring

Your housing wants and needs need to be balanced. Though more homes are for sale now than last year, there’s still an undersupply, with fewer houses available than in more standard, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way:  “While the number of homes for sale is increasing, it is still 43.2% lower than it was before the pandemic in 2017 Continue Reading

An Expert Gives You Clarity in Today’s Housing Market

  A real estate expert provides you with clarity in today's housing market.  The housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why working with an industry professional who can guide you throughout the process is so important. The real estate expert uses their knowledge of what’s happening with home prices, housing supply, market projections, and more to give you Continue Reading

Things Sellers Need To Know This Spring

  A lot has changed over the past year, and you might be wondering what’s in store for the spring housing market. If you’re planning to sell your house this season, here’s what real estate experts are saying you should keep in mind about pricing your home. 1. Homes That Price Right Are Still Selling Houses that are updated and priced at their current market value are still Continue Reading

Manhattan Market Report

Manhattan Market, March 10, 2023

Manhattan Market Report for the week ending March 10th, 2023, Supply closed out at 6,370 and trended upward.  Pending Sales at 2,453 and off-market listings (delisting)  maintain the market pulse at a .39% level.  Demand continues to tick higher and build momentum as we enter the spring market.  The Activity these past few weeks is evidencing a healthy Continue Reading

Leverage Your Equity When You Sell Your House

  One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. Those savings can be used toward purchasing your next home by selling your house. But before you can put it to use, you should understand precisely what equity is and how it grows. Bankrate explains it like this: Home Equity “A the portion of your home you’ve paid off – in other words, your stake Continue Reading

Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Key Takeaways Buying a Home May Make More Sense.  If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, there are a few things you should consider. Homeownership can help you escape the rising rent cycle, build wealth, and hedge against inflation. If you’re ready to take advantage of the benefits of homeownership, Continue Reading

Offer

4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

  Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your best offer. 1. Lean on a Real Estate Professional Rely on an agent who can support your goals. As Bankrate notes: “. . . select the best real Continue Reading

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