Selling your home during the holidays doesn’t mean you have to forego theseasonal cheer, but it does require a strategic approach. Holidaydecorations can make your home feel inviting, but they should also appealto potential buyers. Here’s how to strike the right balance. Four Tips for Holiday Décor Have question about the local market or getting your home ready for sale? Give us a call Continue Reading about How to Decorate for the Holidays When Your Home is On the Market
Open House and Showing Checklist for Wintertime
Once your home goes on the market, real estate agents may call to show your home anytime, even ifyou've listed preferred showing times in the instructions. Keeping your home in showtime conditioncan be challenging, especially if you have children and pets. Here are some pointers for presentingyour home in the best light. Showings & Open House Checklist The Essential Five-minute Continue Reading about Open House and Showing Checklist for Wintertime
Persistently high prices put strain on market affordability
Northwest MLS, the source for the most current, accurate market listing data in Washington state, today released its Market Snapshot for the month of November 2024. Market Recap The seasonal slowdown of the real estate market has begun, as evidenced by the month-over-month decrease of active listings by 15.1% from 14,795 active listings in October 2024 to 12,558 active listings in November Continue Reading about Persistently high prices put strain on market affordability
Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot
A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure, buyer demand usually picks up at that time of year. But here’s the catch: so does your competition because a lot of people put their homes on the market at the same time. So, what’s the real advantage of selling your house before spring? It’ll stand out. Historically, the number of homes for Continue Reading about Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot
Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below): If you’re feeling stressed because you don’t have the time, Continue Reading about Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities
Thinking about buying a home or selling your current one to find a better fit? If so, you might be wondering what's going on with home prices these days. Here's the scoop. The latest national data from Case-Shiller and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) shows they’re going up (see graphs below): As you can see, home prices were Continue Reading about Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities
What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June
June is a busy month in the housing market because a lot of people buy and sell this time of year. So, if you’ve got a move on your mind and you’re looking to make it happen this month, here’s a snapshot of what you need to know to make sure you’re ready. If You’re Buying This June A lot of homebuyers with children like to move after one school year Continue Reading about What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June
Selling Smart: Why a Real Estate Agent Makes All the Difference
If you’re considering selling your house on your own as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO), you want to think about if it’s really worth the extra stress. Going this route means shouldering a lot of responsibilities by yourself – and, if you’re not an expert, that opens the door for mistakes to happen and can quickly become overwhelming. A report from the National Continue Reading about Selling Smart: Why a Real Estate Agent Makes All the Difference