WASHINGTON – Oct. 30, 2017 – Despite solid interest in buying a home – sparked by steady job gains, record low mortgage rates and higher rents – the severe drought in housing supply in much of the country over the past year accelerated price growth and kept many first-time buyers out of the market, according […]
Archives: October 2017
5 Key Elements that Effect the Sale of Your Home
Martin County Single Family Homes Market Report
Closed sales decreased by 20.3 percent compared to last year in the month of September. There was a 20.3 percent decrease in the number of cash sales in which buyers exclusively paid in cash. Cash sales statistics can be a great indicator at how many investors are in the market. Median Sales price continues to […]
The Hidden Horrors of Going FSBO (For Sale by Owner)
Many home sellers have considered skipping the real estate agent to save on closing costs, but very few have actually succeeded in seeing those savings. There’s a good reason: the average homeowner doesn’t have the rigorous training and real estate knowledge that a licensed agent does. But just what makes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) […]
5 Home Staging Mistakes Guaranteed to Scare Buyers Away
Halloween is just around the corner. For many homeowners, that means carving pumpkins, hanging up Halloween decorations, and stocking up on fun-sized candy. But if you’re a homeowner who is thinking about selling this fall season, you might be preparing your home for buyers instead of trick-or-treaters. Home staging is a crucial part of home […]