You can feel it in the air! Fall 2022 has arrived, bringing lower temperatures and a cooling down of the real estate market. After the blazing housing market during the pandemic, rising interest rates have cooled down the real estate frenzy. But that’s not necessarily bad news for buyers. As the housing market heated up, many would-be homeowners found themselves unable to purchase due to multiple cash offers pushing winning...
The U.S. median rental price grew 9.8% year-over-year to $1,607 - 15.5% higher than monthly starter home payments in 24 of the 50 largest U.S. metros SANTA CLARA, Calif., - As rents continue to hit new highs and mortgage rates remain low, buying a starter home now costs less per month than renting a similar-sized unit in 24 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, according to the Realtor.com® Monthly Rental Report released today....
CHICAGO - (July 20, 2021) -- ShowingTime, the residential real estate industry's leading showing management and market stats technology provider, found that showing activity slowed during June compared to prior months, but remained hyperactive during the first few days listings go on the market in cities across the country. According to the ShowingTime Showing Index®, 64 markets still averaged double-digit showings per listing during the month, led again by Seattle and Denver....
More than 70% who bought a home in the last year feel it was a good decision and nearly half wish they had moved sooner SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 26, 2021 -- Despite the frenzied nature of today's housing market, prompting conversations about buyer's remorse, more than two-thirds of pandemic homebuyers have found happiness in their new home, according to a new Realtor.com® survey released today. Those surveyed say their new home better...
The 2021 spring housing market can be summed up to two extremes better suited for a primetime TV medical drama than an economic snapshot: the sellers market is on steroids, while the buyers markets are on life support. Why so extreme? Real estate laws of supply and demand dictate that rising demand reduces the number of homes for sale and increase prices. Higher prices then motivate sellers to sell, opening...
C21 HOMETOWN’S - 7 DAY PLAN TO A HAPPY, HEALTHIER HOME We’ve all heard the old adage “a clean home is a happy home.” It’s pretty safe to say a clean home is also a healthier one as well and we call use an extra dose of healthy! In the world of real estate, “Spring Cleaning” a house before selling is always key in making sure the house sell faster...
Economists say that 2020 will be positive but not stellar for the housing market in California. Although last year they expected mortgage rates to rise and they fell keeping real estate markets much stronger than anticipated. Lesson…real estate predictions can be tricky business. CALIFORNIA STILL SHOWING GROWTH Despite some predictions from expert economists that the west would face a tough 2019 real estate market, California proved to be one of...
Lower than expected interest rates kept real estate strong in 2019 and many experts predict 2020 will keep rolling in the same direction. According to a recent article in Forbes, Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American, shared that mortgage rates will remain low next year, between 3.7 and 3.9%, fueling a healthy real estate market. PRICES TO KEEP RISING Tight inventory and increased demand will keep pushing prices...
Selling your home during the holidays can be seen as an added hassle to the hustle and bustle, but it may provide the best opportunity if your Christmas wish is to sell! The holiday season is a time many sellers consider taking their home off the market due to a lower number of buyers and the inconvenience of showings, but your agent can’t sell your house if it’s not on...
Central Coast locals often boast that Fall is one of the best times of year to enjoy all our area has to offer. The season brings smaller crowds at the beach, warm sunny days, a plethora of fun Festivals and the long-awaited harvest seasons at the wineries. But did you know it marks a great time for buyers and sellers and is actually the best time of year to move?...
