In tune with the weather, the housing market tends to cool down in the winter and heat up during the spring and summer months. This is especially true in regions that see dramatic seasonal changes. Those changes affect inventory, therefore influencing what buyers will have to pay. Summer real estate markets are typically faster, more […]
What Buyers and Sellers Must Do Before Closing
Buying a home is no small task – and neither is selling one. Before closing that deal, sellers must consider tasks including repairs, cleaning, staging, last-minute showings. Buyers have their own set of responsibilities to consider, from insurance to the final walkthrough. Want to avoid complications? Whether you’re buying or selling a home, follow the […]
How to Host a Winning Open House
Winning agents know that selling homes depends heavily on how well they market listings. This involves several techniques, including hosting an open house. A listing with good staging and professional photography receives more engagement and competitive offers from buyers than one without. In addition to staging and listing images, hosting an open house can further […]
Why ‘Days on Market’ Matter
The number of days a home has been on the market can change the way a buyer makes an offer. For a neighborhood or market, the average days on market reveals a lot about local demand for housing. “Days on market” in real estate refers to the number of days a property has been listed […]
4 Considerations When Buying a Vacation Home
In the past few years, we’ve seen the housing market change dramatically across the country. With historically low interest rates, more work-from-home options and desire for more space, the demand for not just primary, but secondary residences has sky rocketed. More people than ever are buying vacation homes, with the intention of holidaying themselves, as […]
What Happens After Clear to Close? Next Steps for Buyers
The home buying process is just that: a process. In most cases, the loan applications can take four to six weeks or longer to complete, depending on the applicant, the financial institution, and other factors. Receiving a “clear to close” is the last step in the loan approval process. Once you’re cleared, it’s generally smooth […]