Even if you haven’t been following real estate news, you’ve likely heard about the current seller's market That’s because there’s a lot of talk about how strong market conditions are for people who want to sell their houses. But if you’re thinking about listing your house, you probably want to know: what does being in a sellers’ market really mean?
What Is a Sellers’ Market?
The latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows housing supply is still very l...
Our yard/garden is the ultimate symbol of spring. Nothing beats watching the grass get green again and the flowers and trees start to bud! To make the very most of your yard/garden, take the time to care for it:
First, check your gardening tools and make sure they’re in good shape. If not, buy what you need. For a beautiful lawn, keep your yard clean and pull out weeds at the root. Use a lawn aerator (available at tool rental centers) to boost the health of your grass. Once your grass has grow...
What are the rates doing? How high will they go? We are hearing these two questions often now. The answer? We don't know. No one really knows how high they will be going up. The Fed's did increase rates this month, March 2022 and the next rise is expected in May 2022.
But there are more things that affect the interest rate too, such as the inflation numbers are continuing to rise for the 6th month in a row. Higher gasoline prices, food prices, housing prices as well as the crisis in Ukra...
With housing inventory at an all-time low, contract signings decreased 5.7% month over month in January—the third consecutive month for a drop, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Friday. NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings, is down 9.5% compared to a year earlier. All four major regions of the U.S. posted annual declines in activity. “Buyers are still having a difficult time finding a home,” says NAR Chief Economist...
Whether you work full-time at home or occasionally need to conduct business in the evenings or on the weekends, a home office a great way to utilize an extra room. A dedicated workspace in your home can be designed to increase productivity and comfort. Here are 5 ideas to get you started.
Invest in a good office chair. Investing in an ergonomic office chair is essential. You may be spending anywhere from 30 to 50 hours a week sitting in it, so your back will thank you. Purchasing one with multi...The question: Can a seller require prospective buyers to be fully vaccinated to view the sellers property?
Generally speaking, sellers may set parameters for individuals who enter their property, including requiring individuals to adhere to Covid precautions such as wearing a mask, social distancing, etc. And sellers may require their agent to communicate them to cooperating brokers, such as in the showing instructions.
With that said, real estate professionals should advise the seller about fa...
