Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market

Some HighlightsAre you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this.Forecasts show prices will climb for ​at least the next 5 years. If you wait, the price of a home will be higher later on. But, if you buy a $400K now, you could gain roughly $83K in equity as prices rise.If you're

The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed

In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house.It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether or not it stands out and gets at

Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home

If you’ve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, you’re not alone. A recent Inman survey reveals the top motivator for today’s homebuyers is the desire for more space or an upgraded home (see graph below):But there’s also a good chance you, like many other people, hav

Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly

Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. And unfortunately, some sellers are in that tricky spot today.According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average time a house spends on the market has increased over the past few years (see