The #1 Reason To Sell Your House Today
Almost every industry is currently struggling with supply chain disruptions. This also applies to the current U.S. housing market, where buyer demand far exceeds housing supply. Purchaser demand is very strong right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released their latest Existing Home Sales Report which reveals…
How Supply and Demand Can Impact Your Buying and Selling Goals
In today’s housing market, there are far more buyers looking for homes than sellers listing their houses. Based on the concept of supply and demand, this means home prices will naturally rise. Why is that? When there are more people trying to buy an item than…
Mike StottFebruary 23, 2022
Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row
In an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term investment (see graph below):…
Mike StottFebruary 21, 2022
4 Simple Graphs Showing Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble
A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is very different than it was during the housing crash 15 years ago. Here…
Mike StottFebruary 17, 2022
More People Are Planning To Buy a Home Soon
While some homeowners may be tempted to hold off until spring to list their houses, you should know – homebuyers aren’t waiting. Demand is high today as more people are trying to beat rising mortgage rates. As a result, eager buyers are entering the market or moving…
Mike StottFebruary 16, 2022
What Every Seller Needs To Know About Renovating This Year
If you’re planning to sell this year, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your house ready to appeal to the most buyers. It’s crucial to work with a trusted real estate professional who knows your local market to get your…
Mike StottFebruary 15, 2022
When Will Housing Prices Stop Rising?
When Will Housing Prices Stop Rising? Many buyers are sitting on the fence waiting for home prices to drop like they did from 2007 until 2011. They point to pundits preaching imminent recession. The economists disagree. Not only do they not see a drop…
Mike StottFebruary 14, 2022
Are You Ready To Fall in Love with Homeownership?
Financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, but it’s also important to understand that the non financial and personal benefits are why so many people genuinely fall in love with their homes. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of emotional…
Mike StottFebruary 14, 2022