Tag: Homes For Sale

Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot

Posted on 12/04/2024

A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure, buyer demand usually picks up at that time of year. But here’s the catch: so does your competition because a lot of people put their homes on the market at the same time. So, what’s the real advantage of selling your house...

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More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer

Posted on 11/13/2024

There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to buy. Let’s look at two reasons why. You Have More Options To Choose From An article from Realtor.com helps explain just how much the number of homes for sale...

Why Did More People Decide To Sell Their Homes Recently?

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Posted on 10/18/2024

Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the fall. It’s a predictable, seasonal trend in real estate. But this year, mortgage rates came down at the same time the number of homes on the market usually starts to decline. So, what...

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Why Now’s Not the Time To Take Your House Off the Market

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Posted on 10/08/2024

Has your house been sitting on the market longer than expected? If so, you’re bound to be frustrated by now. Maybe you’re even thinking it’s time to pull the listing and wait to see what 2025 brings. But what you may not realize is, the decision to hold off could actually cost you. Here’s a look at why...

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Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List

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Posted on 09/10/2024

Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to jump into the market. To make sure you’re ready, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. That’s when a lender looks at your finances, including things like your W-2, tax returns, credit score,...

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Five Things To Do To Prepare Your Home For Sale

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Posted on 09/09/2024

There may be an inventory crunch in the Chicagoland real estate market, but selling a home for the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time still requires preparation and planning. And while the number of homes for sale definitely favors sellers today, the fact that we have significant pent-up supply (i.e. sellers wanting to move but...

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Are We Heading into a Balanced Market?

Posted on 08/29/2024

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand. But is that going to shift now that inventory is growing? Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know. What Is a Balanced Market? A balanced market is generally defined as a market...

Today’s Biggest Housing Market Myths

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Posted on 08/23/2024

Have you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear? That’s especially true if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in today’s housing market. There’s a lot of misinformation out there. And right now, making sure you have someone you can go to for trustworthy information is extra important. If you partner with us, we...

A Look at the Housing Market

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Posted on 08/12/2024

One of the biggest bright spots in today’s housing market is how much the supply of homes for sale has grown since the beginning of this year. Recent data from Realtor.com shows that nationally, there are 36.6% more homes actively for sale now compared to the same time last year. That’s a significant improvement. It gives you far...

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Where Will You Go After You Sell?

Posted on 08/09/2024

If you’re planning to sell your house and move, you probably know there’s been a shortage of options available. But here’s the good news: the supply of homes for sale has grown in a lot of markets this year – and that’s not just existing, or previously-owned, homes. It’s true for newly built homes too. So how do...