There is a classic episode on the Seinfeld TV show that you may recall. In this particular episode, Jerry has made a car rental reservation and arrives to discover that the reservation did not actually reserve the car. Jerry points out the obvious: the rental car agent knows how to take the reservation, but was […]
How’s the 2023 Housing Market This Fall? Real Estate Moves Are Still Happening!
It seems no matter the economic climate, conversations about how the housing market is “doing” continue to be on the minds of many people. As a long-time realtor, I encounter this frequently when I casually meet someone during the day at my local coffee shop, supermarket, nail salon, etc. Almost everyone has curiosity about the […]
Giddy-Up Home Sellers! The “Mini-Market” is Here
It’s September. The leaves are beginning to turn and it is back-to-school time for kids. And if you’re a potential home seller, giddy-up! The real estate “mini-market“, as I like to call it, is here. So what exactly is the “mini-market”? The “Mini-Market” – What is it? As soon as the calendar turns to September, […]
Attention Sellers! What You Need to Know to Maximize the Value of Your Home
Did you ever wonder how long it takes for a home to sell once it goes onto the market? If you are a potential home seller, you may be on the sidelines observing whether homes in your neighborhood are selling quickly, perhaps in just a matter of a few days, or whether they are sitting […]
The Mid-2023 Market Report: The Scoop on What You Must Know if You Are Buying or Selling a Home
Are you aware that there is a single day of the year that is often cited as the biggest closing day in real estate? Can you guess what day it is? It is the last business day of June, which in 2023, was June 30th. This means that the traditional Spring housing market culminates with […]
Navigating the Low Inventory in the Housing Market: 5 Clues to Find YOUR Home in 2023
It seems no matter where you live or where you want to move across most of the country, the housing sentiment is the same. The inventory of homes for sale is low. Yet there are home buyers who are successful in navigating the low inventory and buying homes! Does this make you wonder what their […]
The 2023 Housing Market: How to Know if The House For Sale is Your Dream Home
It’s often been said that “what you are looking for is seeking you”. And when it comes to real estate, the house you are looking for might pass you by if you don’t really know what you are looking for. Let me ask you this. Do you know with complete certainty what your “dream” home […]
The 2023 Housing Market: Unraveling the Myth That “Every Home Sells Above the List Price”
Amid the many conversations about real estate, it is not uncommon to hear the words, “everything is selling above the asking price.” If we hold onto this belief about the real estate market, then it would seem unlikely that there would be any “bargains” when buying a home in 2023. Add in the widespread media […]
The 2023 Housing Market: What You Need to Know & How High is a Winning Offer?
The 2023 Spring housing market is underway. While there is no official start date, traditionally the Spring housing market begins in February with the kick-off on Super Bowl Sunday. If you have been on the sidelines and are now ready to embark on your home buying journey, you may be wondering what is happening on […]
The Winter “Window of Opportunity” for Home Buyers – Why Shopping for a Home this Holiday Season Can Deliver You Joy
If you’ve been on the sidelines waiting for the “right time” to make a home purchase, you may want to consider getting a jump on the Spring housing market. And that time is now. Did you just do a double-take thinking that December is too early to begin house hunting? Grab your cup of hot cocoa. […]