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    Providing Access When Selling Your House

    By Brent DeShazer | March 21, 2023

    Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house and have hired a real estate agent to help, they’ll ask how much access to your home you want to give potential buyers. Your answer matters more now than it did in recent years. Here’s why. At the height of the buying frenzy seen during the... Read More

    Why An Expert Makes All the Difference When Selling Your House

    By Brent DeShazer | March 1, 2023

    If you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to work with someone who understands how the market is changing and what it means for you. Here are five reasons working with a professional can ensure you’ll get the most out of your sale. 1. They’re Experts on Market Trends With today’s housing market defined... Read More

    Home Sales Are Up from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic Years

    By Brent DeShazer | February 10, 2023

    The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. That’s why, if you’re thinking about selling your house, this is a great time to do so. Your house would be welcome... Read More

    Experts Forecasting Turnaround in the 2023 Housing Market

    By Brent DeShazer | February 3, 2023

    The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year. Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to turn around. Home price appreciation is slowing from the recent frenzy, mortgage rates are coming... Read More

    Think Again Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

    By Brent DeShazer | January 18, 2023

    Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some decided to press... Read More

    What Experts Are Saying About the 2023 Housing Market

    By Brent DeShazer | January 10, 2023

    If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates reduced buyer demand, slowed the pace of home sales, and moderated home prices. But what... Read More

    Planning To Sell? Hiring a Pro is Critical.

    By Brent DeShazer | December 29, 2022

    With higher mortgage rates and moderating buyer demand, conditions in the housing market are different today. And if you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to understand how the market has changed and what that means for you. The best way to make sure you’re in the know is to work with a trusted... Read More

    What Do Dropping Mortgage Rates Mean for You?

    By Brent DeShazer | December 20, 2022

    Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR),... Read More

    Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities.

    By Brent DeShazer | December 14, 2022

    At first glance, the increase in housing supply compared to last year may not sound like good news for prospective sellers, but it actually gives you two key opportunities in today’s housing market. An article from Calculated Risk helps put the inventory gains the market has seen in 2022 into perspective by comparing it to recent... Read More

    Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today

    By Brent DeShazer | December 8, 2022

    There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought about buying but have sidelined their search due... Read More