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June 15, 2022
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Pending Home Sales

Real estate is always local. The midwest is steaming along as other regions start to slow down with pending sales. The National Association of Realtors® just release the figures for April (always a month behind): The key points: Pending sales […]
May 18, 2022
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Should You Update Your House Before Selling

Should You Update Your House Before Selling? Ask a Real Estate Professional.  Search Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your trusted real estate advisor to be your guide. In today’s sellers’ market, buyers […]
April 21, 2022

March Home Sales from the National Association Realtors®

March Home Sales from the National Association of Realtors® The highlights from NAR are below: Existing-home sales fell for the second straight month in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.77 million. Sales were down 2.7% from the […]
January 24, 2022
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National Home Sales Highest Since 2006

The National Association of Realtors spotlights 2021 as a banner year for home sales. Key Highlights In 2021, existing-home sales totaled 6.12 million – an increase of 8.5% from the prior year and the highest annual level since 2006. At […]
November 12, 2021
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Predicting Real Estate Prices?

Predicting real estate prices is a lot like predicting the winner of “Chutes and Ladders”. Mortgage rates are down.  The housing supply is down.  Prices are up.  Will the craziness ever end?  Buy now or buy later? The National Association […]
October 13, 2021
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What’s Causing Today’s Crazy Real Estate Market

What’s Causing Today’s Competitive Real Estate Market?  Search Some Highlights Today’s strong sellers’ market is the direct result of high demand and low supply. Low mortgage rates and generational trends have created an increased demand for homes. Meanwhile, the slower pace of new home construction and homeowners staying in their homes […]
September 29, 2021
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It’s Still a Seller’s Market

It’s Still a Sellers’ Market Some Highlights Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen. Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. That might be why 73% of people […]
August 19, 2021

Sellers Are In A Sweet Spot

Sellers Are in a Sweet Spot Search Some Highlights In today’s sellers’ market, you’re set up to win big when you list your house. That’s because homes are selling fast, receiving 4.4 offers on average and often selling above the asking price. Then, when […]
May 27, 2021
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What Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is heading

Where Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading? As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year. Here’s a look at what […]