How to Sell Your House For Maximum Dollar
May 02, 2023
Many predicted a housing recession in 2020, but expected mortgage rates, home sales, and house values might give us good news.
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March 27, 2020
Many predicted a housing recession in 2020, but expected mortgage rates, home sales, and house values might give us good news.
ianvankootenrealtyHow will COVID-19 Affect the Housing Market?
March 20, 2020
Many predicted a housing recession in 2020, but expected mortgage rates, home sales, and house values might give us good news.
ianvankootenrealtyReturn on Investments for Home Renovation Projects
February 20, 2020
When it comes to home upgrades, they’re not all created equal in terms of getting a return for your money. Despite what HGTV leads us to believe, doing a bathroom renovation might not be the automatic boost to the resale value you assume it will be. So before you go spending thousands of dollars on […]
ianvankootenrealtyReport Reveals Surprising Info About When to Sell in DFW
January 23, 2020
Traditional thinking is that Spring is the best time to sell. And it’s true for many reasons that it is a great time of year to put your house on the market. Typically, things really kick-off in April, but research from realtor.com reveals that over the last few years, there has been an interesting trend […]
ianvankootenrealtyA Housing Recession in 2020?
January 15, 2020
Many predicted a housing recession in 2020, but expected mortgage rates, home sales, and house values might give us good news.
ianvankootenrealtyThe Biggest Issue Facing Housing in 2020
December 20, 2019
This coming year the housing market will be defined by 3 things—inventory, interest rates, and appreciation. But the biggest issue the housing market will face in 2020 is an inventory shortage. There aren’t enough homes on the market for buyers, especially on the lower end of the market. This is a topic that has come […]
ianvankootenrealtyWhy Sell Your House Now?
December 18, 2019
Inventory on the market today is low, especially among existing homes in the entry and middle-level tiers of the market. It is hovering well below the 6-month supply typically found in a more normal market, as shown in the graph below:With inventory being one of the biggest housing market challenges today, finding a starter home […]
ianvankootenrealty3 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Home
It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces, but we can have deep sentimental attachments to the homes we’re leaving behind, too. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale, depending on how we manage them. When it comes to the bottom line, homeowners […]
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