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If You’re a Homeowner, You Have Incredible Leverage When You Sell Today

May 16, 2022 by Mike Stott

In today’s housing market, homeowners have a great opportunity to sell their house and receive the best terms for their personal situation. That’s because there’s a limited number of homes for sale, which is creating competition among buyers. Right now, homebuyers want three things: To be the winning bid on their dream home To buy before mortgage rates rise more To buy before home prices go even higher These buyer needs give you an amazing advantage – also known as leverage – when … [Read more...]

Should You Update Your House Before Selling? Ask a Real Estate Professional.

May 13, 2022 by Mike Stott

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What You Actually Need To Know About the Number of Foreclosures in Today’s Housing Market

May 12, 2022 by Mike Stott

While you may have seen recent stories about the volume of foreclosures today, context is important. During the pandemic, many homeowners were able to pause their mortgage payments using the forbearance program. The goal was to help homeowners financially during the uncertainty created by the health crisis. When the forbearance program began, many experts were concerned it would result in a wave of foreclosures coming to the market, as there was after the housing crash in 2008. Here’s a look … [Read more...]

Are There More Homes Coming to the Market?

May 11, 2022 by Mike Stott

According to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), one of the top challenges buyers face in today’s housing market is finding a home that meets their needs. That’s largely because the inventory of homes for sale is so low today. If you’re looking to buy a home, you may have noticed this yourself. But there is good news. Recent data shows more sellers are listing their houses this season, which may give you more options for your home search. Early Signs Inventory … [Read more...]

May 2022 Warm Fuzzy

May 10, 2022 by Mike Stott

Here’s a story about baseball – and perspective: A 9 year old girl was overheard talking to herself as she marched through the backyard, wearing her baseball cap and toting a ball and bat. "I'm the greatest hitter in the world,” she loudly announced. Then she tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. “Strike one!” she yelled. Undaunted, she picked up the ball and said again even louder, “I’m the greatest hitter in the world!” She tossed the ball into the air. When it … [Read more...]