Existing Home Sales & Prices [INFOGRAPHIC]
Archives: January 2015
13,808 Houses Sold Yesterday! Did Yours?
There are some homeowners that have been waiting for months to get a price they hoped for when they originally listed their house for sale. The only thing they might want to consider is… If it hasn’t sold yet, maybe it’s not priced properly. After all 13,808 houses sold yesterday, 13,808 will sell today and […]
The Two Things You Don’t Need to Hear from Your Listing Agent
You’ve decided to sell your house. You begin to interview potential real estate agents to help you through the process. You need someone you trust enough to: Set the market value on possibly the largest asset your family owns (your home) Set the time schedule for the successful liquidation of that asset Set the fee […]
Why Have Interest Rates Dropped?
The headlines agree mortgage interest rates have dropped substantially below initial projections. Many who are considering purchasing a home, or moving up to their dream home, might think that they should wait to buy, because rates may continue to fall. A recent article on the Economists’ Outlook blog by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) […]
5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. You need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO. The 5 Reasons You NEED a Real […]
Charlie Bit My Finger — Again!
Natural consequences are the makings of great life lessons, wouldn’t you agree? This globally popular youtube video illustrates the comedic side of making questionable decisions about whom to trust with precious digits… DIY initiatives are admirable, and often work to uncover hidden talent and passions! However, they can also expose areas where we should really stick […]
Can't We Just Go Look At Some Houses?
It is 2015, and the DFW Metroplex is still in a full-on Seller’s Market. With less than 2 months of inventory on the ground, Sellers are enjoying multiple offers and the ability to hand pick the strongest, most qualified Buyers in the bunch. Professional Buyer Agents know that submitting a serious offer means presenting it with […]
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Thinking Of Selling? Now May Be The Time
It is common knowledge that a large number of homes sell during the spring buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off putting their home on the market until then. The question is whether or not that will be a good strategy this year. The other listings that do come out in the spring […]
Attaining the American Dream: 5 Financial Reasons to Buy
Heading into 2015 many people have their sights set on buying a home. The personal reasons differ for each buyer, with many basic similarities. Eric Belsky, the Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University expanded on the top 5 financial benefits of homeownership his paper – The Dream Lives On: […]