Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Seth PfaehlerFor Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, PricingPosted on Comments are Disabled

Some Highlights Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were ‘unicorn’ years. Expect unsettling housing market headlines this year, mostly due to unfair comparisons with the ‘unicorn’ years. Connect with …

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This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our Lifetime

by Seth PfaehlerFor Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market UpdatesPosted on Comments are Disabled

When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime – if not the strongest housing market of our lifetime. Here are two fundamentals that prove this point.  1. …

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Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All

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During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts: Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of Business: “I expect housing prices fall 10% to 15%, and the housing prices are accelerating on …

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Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

by Seth PfaehlerFor Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, PricingPosted on Comments are Disabled

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared.  Comparing this year’s numbers to the two ‘unicorn’ years …

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Moving Now Can Give Your House Its Day in the Sun [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Seth PfaehlerFor Sellers, InfographicsPosted on Comments are Disabled

Some Highlights If you want to sell your house, consider doing it this summer. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and it’s a great time for sellers. If your needs have changed, now’s the time to capitalize on the low inventory and multiple offers in today’s sellers’ market. Connect with a local real …

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