Real Estate Market Trends

how to show your home for sale
26
Aug
2026

What is a Sellers’ Market in Real Estate?

In many parts of the country, first-time and entry-level home buyers are finding tight inventories and lots of competition. That's pretty much the definition of a sellers' market. In a sellers' market, homeowners looking to sell…
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Posted in: Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Market Trends, Real Estate Tips & Advice
when to sell your home
26
Aug
2026

How to Predict When to Sell Your Home

Trying to predict when to sell your home involves a bit of crystal ball-gazing. Here are 4 things you should know to help determine when the time is right—or not—to sell. 1.…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Real Estate Market Trends, Real Estate Tips & Advice
how to choose a real estate agent to sell your home
26
Aug
2026

Extreme Home Buying Strategies to Get the House You Love

In many real estate markets today, homes sell quickly, often with multiple offers. Some homes, called “pocket listings,” are sold before even hitting the market. It can be an all-out war for competitive buyers, and…
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home buyer mistakes
26
Aug
2026

How to Make a Competitive Home Offer

Have you been making home offers for months without getting one accepted? Then you need a new strategy. Here's how to make a competitive home offer in today's hot real estate markets.…
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Millennial Home Buyer
26
Aug
2026

Advice for Millennial Home Buyers

Millennials, Generations X and Y don’t necessarily want to be tied down by roots, as previous generations of homeowners did. They want the flexibility to travel or to take a new job,…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Market Trends, Real Estate Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

Condos vs. Houses: 5 Things Millennials and Boomers Should Know

The condos vs. houses debate is often strongest among Millennials and Baby Boomers. For Millennials just starting out, saving up for a down payment and getting qualified for a loan can be…
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Posted in: Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Market Trends, Real Estate Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

Why Do Short Sales Still Take So Long?

The term “short sale” can be misleading. The truth is, many real estate agents call them “long-and-drawn-out sales” because they can seemingly take forever to close. So why do short sales still…
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Posted in: Real Estate Foreclosure Tips, Real Estate Market Trends, Short Sale Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

Are Open Houses Still Necessary in Real Estate?

In this digital era, are open houses still necessary in real estate? Listing agents often argue that they've become a waste of time because most people who attend are just ‘looky-loos.’ The…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Market Trends, Real Estate Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

How to Get Multiple Offers on Your Home

You’ve probably heard that bidding wars are back. But even if sales are picking up in your market, it doesn’t mean you’ll automatically have multiple people interested in buying your home. You…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Real Estate Market Trends, Real Estate Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

Is ‘For Sale by Owner’ Right for You?

With so much information about homes online, many people wonder if they need a real estate agent at all. They want to save the 6 percent commission. And selling it themselves seems…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homeowners, Real Estate Market Trends, Real Estate Tips & Advice