Tag: Spring Market

A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?

Posted on 02/14/2025

This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below): Here's why this is such a big deal. The percentage has been hovering between 9-11% since 2020. This...

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Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play

Posted on 02/10/2025

You may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision. Moving this winter can give you significant advantages, like less competition, more negotiating power, and lower prices. If you’re able to buy now, stay ahead of the game and outrun the...

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3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

Posted on 01/28/2025

Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?” But here’s the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates will go from here, and waiting could mean...

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Now’s a Great Time To Sell Your House

Posted on 04/29/2024

Thinking about selling your house? If you are, you might be weighing factors like today’s mortgage rates and your own changing needs to figure out your next move. Here’s something else to consider. According to the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) from Fannie Mae, the percent of respondents who say it’s a good time to sell is...

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Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You

Posted on 04/02/2024

If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller's market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And historically, this is the time of year when more buyers move, and competition ticks up. That makes...

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The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here

Posted on 04/01/2024

Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several years (with the exception of 2020, since it was an...

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What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

Posted on 03/21/2024

If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there'll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here's what the professionals are saying about what’s in store for this season. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “. . . it seems...

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The Spring Market Is a Sweet Spot if You’re Looking To Sell

Posted on 03/09/2024

Wondering if now’s a good time to sell your house? Based on how many homes are on the market, there are two big reasons why this spring is looking so good for sellers. Thanks to an uptick in inventory over last year, you’ve got more options for your next home. But there are still fewer homes for sale...

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It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing

Posted on 02/19/2024

If you're thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, it'll be important to make sure your house shines bright among the competition. Here are some valuable tips you can use to get your house market-ready. Declutter and...

Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

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Posted on 02/02/2024

As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here's why. 1. Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage Rates Last October, the 30-year fixed mortgage...

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