In December of 2016, I shared how sellers are in a better position when they sell in the winter…when the supply of homes is low but the demand from buyers is still high on Episode 47 or Rosso on Real Estate
Read MoreOur world is full of risk at every turn—from perilous jobs to dangerous driving conditions. That’s why we all love to get back to our homes and not worry about everyday safety hazards. It’s great to feel comfortable and safe at home, but is it as safe as it can be? Your home should be your haven: the place where you will be protected from harm. It should be a top priority, and yet every year 1200 people or more visit the emergency room during the holiday months due…
Read MoreYesterday, we ran a post quoting major housing experts on the increasing strength of the U.S. housing market. We were pleasantly surprised that, on the same day, the Wall Street Journal decided to run a front page story titled, “Housing Recovery Picks Up Steam” (article available to WSJ subscribers). The first paragraph of the article says it best: “Home prices are back to near-record highs across the U.S. amid rising demand and supply constraints, a sign that thelopsided housing-market recovery of the past five years is gaining some strength.” (emphasis…
Read MoreWe want to let you know that “rumors of a new market meltdown” are not based on any reputable data. As proof, we offer you the comments of the following experts who have a totally different view on the current housing market. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR: “In spite of deficient supply levels, stock market volatility and the paltry economic growth seen so far this year, the housing market did show resilience and had its best first quarter of existing-sales since 2007.” Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at realtor.com: “We…
Read MoreHomeownership offers many benefits, some that will enhance your quality of life, and some that enhance your financial outlook.
Read MoreThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their latest Existing Home Sales Report, which revealed that homes were on the market for an average of 47 days in March. This is a decrease from the 59 days reported in February, as well as the 52 days reported back in March 2015. 42% of homes across the country were on the market for less than a month, which is the highest it’s been since July 2015 (43%)! Among the states with homes selling in 30 days or less are Washington,…
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