Tag: Homes For Sale

Explaining Today’s Low Housing Supply

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Posted on 09/29/2023

Wondering why the supply of homes for sale is limited today? There are a few factors at play. Lack of building over time, the mortgage rate lock-in effect, and people staying in their houses longer are three of the main reasons why supply is low. We know exactly where to look and what to do to make your...

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

New Construction Homes

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Posted on 09/21/2023

The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective, that's a 417% increase compared to the pre-pandemic years when there...

First Time Home Buyers

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

Posted on 09/18/2023

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right. But there are some early signs that more...

Just Sold - 918 Meadow Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

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Posted on 08/23/2023

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There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today

Posted on 08/10/2023

Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. Especially if you consider how few homes there are for sale today. You may have heard inventory is low right now, but you may not fully realize just how low or why that’s a perk when you go to sell your...

Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.

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Posted on 06/29/2023

Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You're not alone, but there’s some good news that may ease your worries. New home construction is up and is becoming an increasingly significant part of the housing inventory. That means when you go...

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Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand

Posted on 05/19/2023

The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger. One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers...

The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling

Posted on 05/15/2023

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm. Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed their homes was in April 2020, when the...

Posted on 05/08/2023

We were out showing homes this weekend, and we came across an unusual home in the suburbs. This homeowner really loves rocks. There are rocks everywhere. On the steps, around the windows. There is also a small rock garden. If you're looking for your next home, give us a call. We will find it and get you a...

Homes For Sale

Rock House

Posted on 04/26/2023

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone in your position right now. Here’s what industry experts...

Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This Spring

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Posted on 03/15/2023

Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the number of homes for sale is increasing, it is still 43.2% lower than it...