The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

by Seth PfaehlerBuying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Selling TipsPosted on Comments are Disabled

You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped slightly negative. So, what’s …

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Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.

by Seth PfaehlerAgent Value, Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For Sellers, Selling TipsPosted on Comments are Disabled

When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start second-guessing everything, including the decision to move in the first place. And that raises 2 big questions:  Do you try again? Is that even worth it? Here’s the secret to getting a better outcome the …

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Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Here’s What the Data Says.

by Seth PfaehlerAgent Value, Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling TipsPosted on Comments are Disabled

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us. While it’s going to vary by area, more metros are slowly shifting to favor buyers, and the …

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Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.

by Seth PfaehlerFor Sellers, Selling TipsPosted on Comments are Disabled

A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying “no” to just about everything. No repairs. No concessions. No negotiation. If buyers wanted the house, they pretty much had to take it on the seller’s terms. But now that inventory’s grown, negotiations are becoming a normal part of the process again. That’s why one …

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Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer

by Seth PfaehlerBuying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Selling TipsPosted on Comments are Disabled

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: “Maybe I’ll just wait until later this year once things calm down.”  While waiting sounds like a good plan, there’s something worth knowing before you decide. Rates aren’t expected to change much, so if that’s the #1 reason you’re waiting, it …

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