With all the headlines and buzz in the media, some consumers believe the market is in a housing bubble. As the housing market shifts, you may be wondering what’ll happen next. It’s only natural for concerns to creep in that it could be a repeat of what took place
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Is the Economy in a Recession? Well, do we EVER really know until we are in it for 2-3 quarters? No…we do not and “they” won’t call it a recession until we are boots deep! So, yes, I think we are. Here is why? How much money
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Saddle up… today, tomorrow and in the “normal” real estate marketing; you will NEED to work TWICE as hard for the same or less results. Are you prepared to manage your business differently? Better? More streamlined? First thing you need to do, call us. Second, you need
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Does builder blues equal buyer happiness? According to the National Home Builders Association; builder’s report a decline in sales, ongoing pressure to price drops and the RETURN of buyer incentives, OH MY! Say what…. Let’s proceed. Does this speak to inflation? A little, yes. Inflation climbed to
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As data trickles in for April, it’s becoming clear that the historically hot housing market has flipped trajectories. It’s now in cooling mode. Here are some details: The number of homes listed for sale is rising again. Fewer shoppers are scheduling tours. And Redfin reports 15% of home sellers
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And that’s a WRAP!! Within minutes, or what felt like minutes, quarter one is complete. Let’s review 2022 quarter one’s happenings…. Inflation marches on……. Rates continue to rise Inventory is scarce iBuyers are on the rise WVMLS recap Piatt’s two cents….. Inflation marches on….and on…. US Inflation
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How the US’s supply chain will hinder the housing market: For nearly 3 years, builders have struggled to keep up with demand as availability and surging costs for building materials have ultimately produced higher prices for newly-built homes. And experts say conditions are not getting any better, in
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Inflation I think I mentioned this 12 months ago…. INFLATION is FULL STEAM AHEAD! And it’s not over yet. Just a recap of what inflation is: Inflation is an increase in the price level of goods and services throughout a specific time frame. Basically, it means that
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No improvement for home builders and yet, the pandemic housing market MARCHES ON! Home builders have been hit exceptionally hard the last 2 years and there doesn’t appear to have a light at the end of the tunnel. “Higher material costs and lack of availability are adding
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I hate to say it, but I told you so….. Also, I don’t really hate saying that… Remember in March, May, June and July I discussed inflation continuing to rise? Do you remember WHY? INFLATION – Let’s talk about it… What is inflation? Inflation is an increase
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