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Buy Now, or Wait?

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Buy Now, or Wait? Simplifying The Market

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  • If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know.
  • If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of that and have the chance to start building equity.
  • Should you buy now or wait? Connect with a real estate agent and talk through it together, so you can make your best decision.

Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Your Buying Power

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Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Your Buying Power Simplifying The Market

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  • Mortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line.
  • As rates drop, your monthly payment on your next home does too. Even a small change in mortgage rates can have a big impact on your purchasing power.
  • If you put your search on hold when mortgage rates were higher, think about how much you could save now that rates are coming down.

How To Avoid Today’s Top Seller Mistakes

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How To Avoid Today's Top Seller Mistakes Simplifying The Market

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  • Want to know some of the top mistakes sellers are making today and how to make sure they don’t happen to you too?
  • The biggest missteps are pricing a house too high, skipping repairs, not being objective, and not being willing to negotiate.
  • And the best way to avoid falling into any of these traps is to partner with a real estate agent and lean on them for advice. 

How Growing Inventory Benefits Today’s Buyers

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How Growing Inventory Benefits Today's Buyers Simplifying The Market

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  • While the number of homes for sale varies by local area, nationally we’re up over 36% year-over-year, but still down almost 29% compared to what’s normal.​
  • Here’s what that means when you buy: more options for your search, more negotiation power for you, it’s more likely sellers will make select repairs, and more moderate price growth.
  • If you want to talk more about what rising inventory means for you, connect with a local real estate agent.

3 Reasons To Move in Today’s Shifting Market

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3 Reasons To Move in Today’s Shifting Market Simplifying The Market

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  • The housing market is in a transition. And that gives you 3 key opportunities going into the fall.
  • There are more homes actively for sale. Builders are motivated to sell, so a newly built home may be more achievable than you think. And mortgage rates have come down from their recent peak.
  • If you’re ready and able to buy, you may find the housing market this fall a bit easier to navigate. Connect with an agent to get started.​

Home Inspections For Sellers: How To Prepare

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Home Inspections For Sellers: How To Prepare Simplifying The Market

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  • If you’re thinking about selling your house, it’s important to know what the home inspection is and what inspectors look for.
  • As supply grows and buyers regain negotiation power, you may find you want to do some select repairs with a good return on investment before listing to get ahead of things a buyer may ask you to fix.
  • To decide what’s worth tackling, you need expert advice. Reach out to a local real estate agent so you know what to prioritize.

3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash

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3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash Simplifying The Market

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  • Back in 2008, there was an oversupply of homes for sale. Today, there’s an undersupply. The three main sources of inventory show this isn’t like the last time.
  • Existing homes, new homes, and foreclosures are all way below the levels we saw during the housing crash.
  • Inventory data shows there just aren’t enough homes available to have a repeat of what happened back in 2008.