Take Away: If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know… Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared, it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. Some Highlights Focus on tasks that can make […]
Watching the Stock Market? Check the Value of Your Home for Good News.
Takeaway: “. . . the decline in the stock and bond market has dented overall net wealth. . Only housing wealth has held on. (National Association of Realtors (NAR) While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile […]
Is there a housing bubble forming in Kittitas County and the Kitsap Peninsula?: Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down?
Take Away: Although housing supply is growing this year, the market certainly isn’t anywhere near the inventory levels that would cause prices to drop significantly. That’s why inventory tells us the housing market won’t crash. The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue […]
A real estate advisor can anticipate what could happen next | work with you to put together a solid plan | guide you through the process : A Trusted Real Estate Advisor Brings You Peace of Mind
Take Away: This year, home price appreciation is slowing (or decelerating) from the feverish pace the market saw over the past two years. According to the latest forecasts, experts say on average, nationwide, prices will still appreciate by roughly 10% in 2022 If you’re a homeowner or are planning to become one soon, you’re probably […]
Smart strategy on the Kitsap Peninsula or Kittitas County : Why a Home Inspection Is Important [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re buying a home, here’s what you should know about your home inspection and why it’s so important. A home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase so you can avoid costly surprises down the road. Let’s connect so […]
Knowledge Is Power!: What Would a Recession Mean for the Housing Market?
Take Away… Knowledge Is Power! Take the mystery out of “Recession”. The history of recessions in the United States shows that they are a natural, though painful, part of the business cycle. According to a recent survey from the Wall Street Journal, the percentage of economists who believe we’ll see a recession in the next […]
“People should not anticipate another double-digit price appreciation. Those days are over. . . We may return to more normal price appreciation of 4%, 5% a year.”: Is the Shifting Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers?
YOUR TAKE AWAY The housing market is moving away from the frenzy of the past year and it’s opening doors for you if you’re thinking about buying a home. Housing inventory is increasing, which means more options for your search. Plus, the intensity of bidding wars may ease as buyer demand moderates, leading to fewer […]
Why Are People Moving Today?
YOUR TAKE AWAY: Experts in the real estate industry use a number of terms when they talk about what’s happening with home prices. And some of those words sound a bit similar but mean very different things. To help clarify what’s happening with home prices and where experts say they’re going, here’s a look […]