As we embark on the journey of a new year, the real estate market remains a hot topic of discussion. The year 2023 was marked by the “mortgage rate lock-in effect,” which brought about significant shifts in the housing landscape. This article will explore what experts predict for the 2024 real estate market, specifically focusing […]
A 13% decrease in SOLD properties reflects reduced demand and market activity. Despite this decline, the Average Sales Price Increased by a modest 1%, while the Average Price Per square foot remained stable, indicating consistent pricing dynamics. The rise in available homes for sale suggests a shift toward a more balanced market. However, with interest […]
While a home inspection is usually one of the steps a home buyer will take after putting an offer on a home, it is advised to conduct an inspection on your own before you get to that step of the process. This gives you as the seller a major advantage in the process, because you’ve […]
We are so glad you asked! Often people decide they want to buy a home, but they aren’t super clear on the particulars of what they want that home to look like in terms of location, size, features, and price. The outer ring is the first step where you may begin to start looking at […]
If you aren’t doing this, you should be! When evaluating the market price of your property, your best reference point is going to be conducting an analysis of the features and condition of your home compared to homes in your neighborhood that have recently sold. There is important reasoning that supports this recommendation: The homes […]
In a recent meeting of the US Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy Committee on December 13, 2023, Chairman Jerome Powell announced a decision to maintain the current interest rate levels for the third consecutive meeting. This decision was accompanied by a signal that the Fed expects to make three rate cuts next year, suggesting a possible […]
The recent 5% increase in SOLD listings to 275 units has impacted the real estate market, but not like you’d think. The rise in available Scottsdale homes for sale hasn’t led to a significant price shift, with the Average Sales Price declining by 8% to $1,412,191. Additionally, the 7% decrease in mortgage rates to 7.41%, […]
If a buyer has the financial liquidity, they may choose to pay for a home in cash and forgo mortgaging the home. The process for paying for a home in cash works a little bit differently. The main thing to note is that: Instead, you can request a letter from your financial institution that states […]
Want to know the fastest way to sell your house? Price your home correctly! The price greatly impacts your ability to sell your home quickly and efficiently. If a property is priced even slightly higher than the predicted trading range, you are doing yourself a disadvantage in the selling process. Something to note: when a […]
The mortgage rate forecast for 2023 has taken many by surprise, with rates staying higher for longer than initially expected. As of early November, mortgage rates have hovered at nearly 8%, defying earlier predictions of a gradual decline throughout the year. This unexpected turn of events has left prospective homebuyers and sellers wondering about the […]