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…
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…
Solve Those Lingering House Issues Now Instead of Later
Most of the advice I pass along on any given day is to someone actively buying or selling - or to someone who will be doing so soon. But, plenty of those reading aren't…
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…
Buying or Selling a Home Certainly Is Pleasant When Both Parties Are Reasonable
Sometimes, real estate transactions become adversarial. It might be, for example, a result of negotiating on price, or negotiating home inspection findings. But…
How Flexible Will You Be If You Need to Sell and Buy?
You own a home. You want to sell it, and buy another home. As you may realize, that's not always straightforward. Many people would like to... 1. See a home they would…
Well Maintained Is Not the Same as Updated
Let's say you've lived in your home for 30 years, and you've taken wonderful care of it. The roof and HVAC system have been replaced, the gutters are clean, the deck is…
The Best Larger Home Might Be the One You Already Own
You love your home, your neighborhood and your neighbors. You love that you can get to work, school and the grocery store without much thought. But... you need a bit more…
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…