Real Estate Tips & Updates
Median home prices set a new record, but escalating prices may not last!
By Jason Carter
Posted on April 9th, 2021
The real estate market remains a seller’s market as homes continue to sell quickly with soaring prices. Nationally, homes are selling at historically high asking prices. Redfin reports that houses are being sold at record breaking prices, increasing 17% from this time last year. Demand for homes continues to
Read More2021 Predictions in Real Estate
By Jason Carter
Posted on January 14th, 2021
As 2021 jumpstarts, many trends we saw at the end of last year continue to make an impact on the housing market. Industry experts expect these trends to make the strongest impact on the real estate market this year: Low mortgage rates reinforce a seller’s market. As we saw
Read MoreEager Buyers and Historically Low Interest Rates Create a Lucrative Seller's Market
By Jason Carter
Posted on October 21st, 2020
Many homeowners know that spring and summer are popular times to put their home on the market. The weather is nice and it’s easier to move with the kids on summer break. However, savvy sellers are learning that listing their home in the fall has distinct advantages. Even with
Read MoreKey Real Estate Trends from 2019 That Will Shape 2020
Posted on December 27th, 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, we reflect on the significant trends that took place this year in the real estate industry this year, from rising interest rates to changes in how transactions are conducted, and also look ahead to its future influences for sellers and buyers as we enter
Read MoreTimeline for Home Sellers
By Home Bay
Posted on December 18th, 2019
Selling a home is a major undertaking and can be a stressful process. There is so much to prepare and many important decisions to make. When’s the right time to list? How should you price your home? Should you work with a real estate agent or try it on
Read MoreThe Advantages of Selling a Home in the Winter
By Home Bay
Posted on December 10th, 2019
Spring and summer are synonymous with home selling season, and rightfully so for the sheer volume of homes sold. While fall and winter don’t get the same level of real estate activity, savvy homeowners should know the reason why selling in winter has a number of distinct advantages. AdvantagesHigh
Read MoreWho is Coming to my Open House?
By Home Bay
Posted on December 6th, 2019
Open house signs are pretty easy to sight on weekends in virtually any neighborhood. Whether you’ve never sold a home before or if you are a real estate mogul, most are familiar with this concept of opening up a home to welcome potential buyers. While there are many pros
Read MoreAre iBuyers Too Good to Be True?
Posted on December 3rd, 2019
In today’s digital, on-demand culture, consumers have come to expect that they can get what they want, when they want. This mindset not only applies to being able to order virtually anything from Amazon with increasingly short delivery times (sometimes even same-day) or watch shows and movies on their
Read MoreWhat the NAR® Ban on Pocket Listings Means for Real Estate
Posted on November 22nd, 2019
The real estate industry often seems to thrive on exclusivity and a lack of transparency, with certain brokers and agencies gaining reputation boosts from having access to in-the-know listings, while certain properties gain the allure of being semi-private. However, as the term implies, exclusive listings can exclude others, which goes
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Home for Winter
By Home Bay
Posted on November 19th, 2019
As winter draws closer and brings colder weather with it, many homeowners start thinking about home maintenance, which is a great way to protect one of your greatest investments. Most of these steps can be done by homeowners or for a low cost that will ultimately save you time, help
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