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What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today's Shifting Market
What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today's Shifting Market
Here's something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing.
It's what you should expect. It's just that our expectations have been skewed by the intense seller's market over the past few years.
But what you need to remember is: there's still plenty of opportunity to be had if you're thinking about selling – whether that's next month or next year. You just need to stay up to date on what's happening in the market, and have a strategy that matches the moment. Here's your update.
1. Inventory's Up. Buyer Power Is Coming Back.
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Why Homeownership Is Worth It
Why Homeownership Is Worth It
Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What's happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there's one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own.
Because when everything else feels up in the air, home can be the thing that grounds you. As the experts at 1000WATT put it:
"Homeownership isn't primarily financial anymore. . . Across all demographics, emotional and lifestyle factors consistently outrank wealth-building as motivators."
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Real Estate Is Voted the Best Long-Term Investment 12 Years in a Row
Real Estate Is Voted the Best Long-Term Investment 12 Years in a Row
Some Highlights
- In a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has once...
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A Tale of Two Housing Markets
A Tale of Two Housing Markets
For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more homes sit on the market, giving buyers a bit more breathing room.
In other words, it's a tale of two markets, and knowing which one you're in makes a huge difference when you move.
What Is a Buyer's Market vs. a Seller's Market?
In a buyer's market, there are a lot of homes for sale, and not as many people buying. With fewer buyers competing for these homes, that means they generally sit on the market longer, they might not sell for...
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If the Asking Price Isn't Compelling, It's Not Selling
If the Asking Price Isn't Compelling, It's Not Selling
Some Highlights
- Unfortunately, a lot of sellers today are setting their asking pr...
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