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Worried about a housing market crash? Here's why supply and demand show you don't need to be. In a balanced market, we see about a 6 months’ supply of homes for sale – meaning supply and demand is about equal. Back in the 2008 crash, that jumped way up to 13 because there were too many homes for sale. And today, we have only a 4.2 months’ supply. This shows we're not even back to normal – and we’re really far off of what happened in 2008. That’s why a crash isn’t expected. #housingcrash #supplyanddemand Contact me today to learn more! Your journey to a successful real estate transaction begins here.

Why Now’s Not the Time To Take Your House Off the Market 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 staying the course could be the smarter move. Other Sellers Are Pulling Back. Should You Hold Off Too? According to recent data from Altos Research, the number of withdrawals... #sellyourhouse #realestate Contact me today to learn more! Your journey to a successful real estate transaction begins here.

The Top 3 Reasons Affordability Is Improving There are 3 big reasons affordability is improving today. Mortgage rates are coming down, home prices are moderating, and wages are rising. If you hit pause on your home search because it felt out of reach, maybe it’s time to dive back in. #affordability #mortgagerates Contact me today to learn more! Your journey to a successful real estate transaction begins here.

Are you waiting for rates to drop below 6%? You may want to rethink that strategy because other people are going to do the same thing. If rates dip more, it’s likely that buyer competition will go up, driving prices higher. Right now, we’re in a sweet spot with lower rates and more homes to choose from. Want to learn more about why buying now might be the better move? DM me. #mortgagerates #buynow Contact me today to learn more! Your journey to a successful real estate transaction begins here.

You're probably wondering: is it better to move now or wait? To make sure you’re making the best decision possible, let’s chat. Together we can go over other market factors that may have an impact on your decision – like buyer demand, home prices, and the potential to gain equity. And once you've got all the information, you can decide if buying now makes more sense for you. #homebuying #expertanswers Contact me today to learn more! Your journey to a successful real estate transaction begins here.

Buy Now, or Wait? If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of that and have the chance to start building equity. Should you buy now or wait? Let’s talk through it together, so you can make your best decision. #opportunity #housingmarket Contact me today to learn more! Your journey to a successful real estate transaction begins here.

Buy Now, or Wait? Buy Now, or Wait? You may be tempted to wait until mortgage rates come down even more. But here’s what you need to know. If you wait, you'll have to compete with all those other people when you go to buy your next home. You have a chance to get ahead of the other buyers right now. Let’s connect and make it happen. #homebuying #expertanswers Contact me today to learn more! Your journey to a successful real estate transaction begins here.

You want your house to sell quickly and for top dollar. But pricing it too high can seriously jeopardize those goals. So, once your house is listed, watch out for these 4 signs that it's overpriced. And if any of these are happening to you, be sure to lean on your agent to course correct. #realestatetips #realestateadvice Contact me today to learn more! Your journey to a successful real estate transaction begins here.

Buy now or wait? That’s the big question for a lot of buyers. But what you may not realize is just how much equity is at stake if you delay. Even the forecasts for more moderate home price growth could add up to $90,000 in equity over the next 5 years. So, if you want to move and you’re able to now that mortgage rates have fallen, let’s chat about why it’s worth it to get the ball rolling. #homeownership #homeequity Contact me today to learn more! Your journey to a successful real estate transaction begins here.

The Latest Builder Trend: Smaller, Less Expensive Homes Even though affordability is improving, buying a home can still feel tough right now. But here’s some good news: builders are focusing their efforts on building smaller homes, and they’re offering key incentives to buyers. And both of these things can be a big help if you're worried about finding a home that’s right for your budget. During the pandemic, homebuyers were looking for larger homes—and many could afford them. Builders responded to that demand and created bigger... #newhomes #homebuilders Contact me today to learn more! Your journey to a successful real estate transaction begins here.