Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections

With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. However, according to data from BTIG, in election years there’s…

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Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market

Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. So, know that if you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out. There are several key reasons why there aren’t enough homes to go around…

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Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back

If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent. After months of high rates keeping buyers on the sidelines, things are starting to shift. Rates are already coming down due to a number of economic factors. And yesterday the Federal Reserve cut…

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The Down Payment Assistance You Didn’t Know About

Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% actually use it. And if you’re hoping to buy a home, this is a mission-critical gap to close – fast (see graph below): Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your down payment in today’s housing market.…

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What To Know About Closing Costs

Now that you’ve decided to buy a home and are ready to make it happen, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are a typical part of the homebuying process. And while your down payment is probably the number one expense on your mind, don’t forget about closing costs. Here’s what you need to know.…

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The RE/MAX Collection® 12th Annual Luxury Forum

This year, I’ve been invited to attend the RE/MAX Collection Luxury Forum, set for June 18-19 at The Ritz-Carlton in Lake Tahoe, California. The RE/MAX Collection is a luxury home marketing program exclusive to RE/MAX associates and their affluent homebuyers and sellers around the world. The 12th annual Luxury Forum is an event that promises to…

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Recent News with the National Association of Realtors

I’m sure many of you have read or heard on the news that the National Association of Realtors is proposing to settle a lawsuit involving sellers. Many of the headlines have suggested major changes in how much realtors are compensated, and some of those headlines have claimed that commissions are going away. This is a…

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