Category: Sellers
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Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot
A lot 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…
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Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
A recent study from the National Association of Realtors shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead. If you’re feeling stressed because you don’t have the time,…
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What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now
Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move. That’s because they don’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. Maybe you are thinking the same thing. And honestly, that’s no surprise. It’s a very common roadblock and is one of the biggest factors…
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Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House
If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions. Does it make sense in today’s market to move? Maybe you’re wondering if it’s even a good idea to move right now. Or you’re stressed because you think you won’t find a house you…
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Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out?
When you’re ready to move, figuring out what to do with your house is a big decision. And today, more homeowners are considering renting their home instead of selling it. Recent data from Zillow shows about two-thirds (66%) of sellers thought about renting their home before listing, with nearly a third (28%) taking that possibility…
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What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting
You may be hearing a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve and how their actions will impact the housing market right now. Here’s why… The Fed meets again this week to decide the next step with the Federal Funds Rate. That’s how much it costs banks to borrow from each other. Now, that’s not…
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Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market
Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. If you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out. There are several key reasons why there aren’t enough homes to go around.…
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How Long Will it Take to Sell Your House?
As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “How long is this going to take?” And that makes sense. You want to know what to expect. While every market is different, understanding what’s happening nationally can give you a good baseline. But for an even more…
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Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash
With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market. Many people are concerned that high prices and higher budgets could cause more homeowners to fall behind on their mortgage payments. This could lead to a wave of foreclosures. But before you start worrying about…