Many Sellers Could Negotiate Heavily On Price, But Might Choose Not To Do So
Based on when various home sellers bought their homes, and what they paid for them, many sellers could negotiate heavily on price, but they might still choose not to do…
Yes, But I Still Need a House
For all the talk about mortgage interest rates, and the associated monthly payments... plenty of buyers are shrugging their shoulders and pointing out that... they still…
House Is Great, List Price Seems Fair, Monthly Payment Is Painful
These days, common feedback after showings flows something like this... 1. The house is great! 2. The list price seems fair! 3. The monthly payment is painful! When we're…
Price at the Last Sale or Price to Sell
Let's say we're getting ready to get your house on the market for sale. We're looking around the market at recent sales... and here's what we find... The last home that…
Weighing That First Offer After Waiting a While
Not every house is selling in a weekend right now. Some still are... a well-priced, well-prepared home in a popular price range and location, with popular features, can…
Some Houses Are Worth Stretching For
When buying a home, it's important to have a budget. You might be qualified to buy up to $450K but only want to spend $425K based on the associated mortgage payment. But…
Should You Consider An Adjustable Rate Mortgage?
With mortgage rates now above 7%, I’ve had a few buyers ask me about adjustable rate mortgages lately... and specifically, whether one makes sense if the initial rate is…
Homes Under $300K Moving Faster Than Homes Over $600K
Under $300K There are 34 homes on the market right now priced under $300K. Half of them were listed in the past 30 days, and only 6 have been for sale for more than three…
The Market Is Cooling as Pending Sales Fall and Inventory Rises
Happy Monday Morning! There is plenty to discuss this month related to our local housing market. Per the headline - the market is certainly cooling in some ways, based on…
An Early Look at September 2026 Contract Activity
The past few months have been slow moving for contract activity compared to last year... July 2026 = 98 contracts (compared to 127 in 2025) August 2026 = 100 contracts…
How Serious Are You About Wanting Housing to Be More Affordable?
Plenty of people (everyone?) would love for housing to be more affordable for those looking to buy a home. But... here's the tricky part... Affordability mostly comes…
The Speed of Selling Your House
The speed of... everything... has accelerated over the past 10 years. Order something online today, receive it tomorrow. Don't wait a week for each new episode of a show…