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    People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges

    By Gregory Straus | November 16, 2023

    People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been over the past few years, and home prices are rising. That much is true. Take a look at the graph below. It breaks down how the current affordability... Read More

    Why Use A Real Estate Agent?

    By Gregory Straus | November 2, 2023

    A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market? Maybe you’ve even seen or heard something lately that scares you and makes you wonder if you should still buy or sell a home right now.  Regrettably, when news in the media... Read More

    Long-Term Benefits of Owning a Home

    By Gregory Straus | October 23, 2023

    Unpacking the Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership If you’re thinking about buying a home soon, higher mortgage rates, rising home prices, and ongoing affordability concerns may make you wonder if it still makes sense to buy a home right now. While those market factors are important, there’s more to consider. You should think about the long-term benefits of homeownership too.... Read More

    Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?

    By Gregory Straus | October 16, 2023

    Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay? Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades (see graph below):   That can feel like a little bit of... Read More

    Key Skills You Need Your Listing Agent To Have

    By Gregory Straus | October 10, 2023

    Key Skills You Need Your Listing Agent To Have Selling your house is a big decision. And that can make it feel both exciting and a little bit nerve-wracking. But the key to a successful sale is finding the perfect listing agent to work with you throughout the process. A listing agent, also known as a seller’s... Read More

    What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

    By Gregory Straus | September 20, 2023

    What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years If you’re planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment. While you may have seen negative news over the past year about home prices, they’re doing far better... Read More

    How Equity Can Help You Retire More Easily

    By Gregory Straus | September 14, 2023

    Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to this exciting chapter opens, one thing you may be considering is selling your house and finding a home better suited for your evolving needs. Fortunately,... Read More

    Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm

    By Gregory Straus | August 30, 2023

    Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm Are you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know this: the latest data shows plenty of buyers are still out there, and they’re purchasing homes today. Here’s the data to prove it. The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of... Read More

    Did You Know About 8 Houses Sell Each Minute!

    By Gregory Straus | August 23, 2023

    About 11,000 Houses Will Sell Today  Some homeowners have been waiting for months to put their house on the According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), based on the pace of sales right now, just over 4 million homes will sell this year. With some simple math, let’s break down what that really means for you: 4.16 million homes divided... Read More

    The True Cost of Selling Your Own Home

    By Gregory Straus | August 8, 2023

    The True Cost of Selling Your Own Home Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent. If you’re currently considering selling your house on your... Read More