Why Homeowners Have Great Selling Power Today

by Alan Cohen | Aug 5, 2020 | Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Sellers

We’re sitting in an optimal moment in time for homeowners who are ready to sell their houses and make a move this year. Today’s homeowners are, on average, staying in their homes longer than they used to, and this is one factor driving increased homeowner equity. When...

Today’s Buyers Are Serious about Purchasing a Home

by Alan Cohen | Aug 4, 2020 | Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Sellers

Today’s homebuyers are not just talking about their plans, they’re actively engaged in the buying process – and they’re serious about it. A recent report by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) indicates: “…. Of American adults considering a future home...

Thinking of Selling Your House? Now May be the Right Time

by Alan Cohen | Jul 20, 2020 | Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Sellers

Inventory is arguably the biggest challenge for buyers in today’s housing market. There are simply more buyers actively looking for homes to purchase than there are sellers selling them, so the scale is tipped in favor of the sellers. According to the latest Existing...

Does Your Home Have What Buyers Are Looking For?

by Alan Cohen | Jul 16, 2020 | Move-Up Buyers, Sellers

There’s great opportunity for today’s homeowners to sell their houses and make a move, yet due to the impact of the ongoing health crisis, some sellers are taking their time coming back to the market. According to Javier Vivas, Director of Economic...

Best Time to Sell? When Competition Is at an All-Time Low

by Alan Cohen | Jul 8, 2020 | Sellers

In a recent survey of home sellers by Qualtrics, 87% of respondents said they were concerned their home won’t sell because of the pandemic and resulting economic recession. Of the respondents, 51% said they are “seriously worried.” That concern seems reasonable...

Think You Should For Sale By Owner? Think Again [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Alan Cohen | Jun 26, 2020 | Sellers

Some Highlights  For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a real estate broker or real estate agent. According to the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, 35% of homeowners who...