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Whether you’re buying or selling, deals are looking different at the moment.
Almost half of sellers gave buyers a concession recently – the highest share on record for this time of year. Builders are also compromising, with over 60% offering incentives like upgrades or discounts.
That says one thing: negotiations are back on the table.
For buyers, that means more chances to ask for a better deal – and maybe get it.
For sellers, it means buyers will expect you to meet them partway. Digging in your heels could mean a longer wait or a lost sale.
The magic words right now? Wiggle room.
Let's connect to talk about what's realistic to ask for, or offer, in our market.
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Think first-time buyers are getting shut out of the market? Think again. They just made up 35% of all buyers – the highest share of the market since 2020. And that’s up from just 30% a year ago. As more homes hit the market, more first-timers are finding their way in. So don’t give up. Let’s connect to see if buying is possible for you too.
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The second half of the year probably won't be perfect. But it could be better.
Mortgage rates may ease. Home sales could pick up. And prices are expected to continue rising at a healthier, more sustainable pace. If you've been waiting for signs of progress, this is it.
If you want to understand what these forecasts mean for your plans and what’s happening in our local market, let’s connect.
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Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision, especially when costs are high. But if the timing's right for you, here's a reason to feel good about your move.
Every home sale sends real money into your local economy. An existing home adds more than $64,000. A newly built one? Over $134,000.
So, not only is your move a major milestone for you, but it also gives a boost to your community as a whole.
Because behind every sale, there’s a whole network of people doing their jobs – contractors, lenders, inspectors, movers, and more. And your move helps with their livelihoods.
DM me to find out what a move would mean for our area.
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If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're definitely not the only one.
Mortgage rates stayed higher than people hoped. Affordability was still tough. And every time it felt like things might improve, something else got in the way. But here's the good news.
A lot of housing experts think the second half of the year could start heading in a better direction. Not because everything magically gets fixed overnight...
But because if inflation cools off and things settle down overseas, mortgage rates could ease, more buyers could jump back in, and the market could finally start feeling a little less stuck.
Will everything suddenly be easy? Probably not. But after the first half we've had, "better" is a pretty good place to start.
If you're wondering what that could mean for your plans (or for our local market), send me a message.
I’ve got the latest forecasts on rates, prices, and more. And I'd be happy to walk you through what to expect.
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