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The Secret To Selling Your House in Today's Market
The Secret To Selling Your House in Today's Market
A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price. It felt like you could name your price and still have buyers lined up at the door.
But today's housing market is different. Buyers are getting more selective now that inventory has grown. Homes are sitting a little longer. And more sellers are having to cut their prices.
So, how do you still come out on top? It all starts with one thing, pricing your house right from the start. Today, that matters more than ever – and it can make or break your sale.
There's a Real Price Disconnect Between Buyers and Sellers
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Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?
Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?
If you've been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let's clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don't miss out on a solid opportunity.
Myth 1: New Homes Are More Expensive
It's easy to assume a new build will cost more than an existing home, but that's not necessarily true, especially right now.
Data from Census and the National Association of Realtors
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Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year
Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year
You've been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.
On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to the lowest level since October 2024. It was the biggest one-day decline in over a year.
What Sparked the Drop?
According to Mortgage News Daily, this was a reaction to the August jobs report, which came out w...
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Pricing Strategies for Tough Sellers | Real Estate Price Pyramid Guide
"You want to price it at the top of the market to get the most money from your home…"
You've never heard that before, right? Unreasonable sellers, high expectations, zero grasp of the market? I know, I feel your pain.
The reality is that sellers often think pricing high will leave them "room to negotiate." In truth, overpricing is one of the fastest ways to scare off serious buyers, waste valuable time, and ultimately net less money than if the home had been priced right from the start.
And since we're smack dab in the middle of a buyer's market, it's more important than ever to be strategic. That's why I want to share one of my favorite tools for these tough conversations: The Price Pyramid.
The Price...
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7 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home
(TNS) – Before you make an offer on a house, it's important to ask the right questions. The answers may either raise red flags that make you pause—or give you the confidence to move forward knowing you're making a smart decision. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you'll ever make, so don't be afraid to dig deeper before signing on the dotted line.