In a world of do-it-yourself enthusiasts, you might be thinking about selling your home on your own and asking yourself: Do I really need a Realtor®? While taking the independent route can save on commission fees, a Realtor® brings expertise, market knowledge, and negotiation skills that can help you get the best price and navigate…
Any landlord will tell you that the gig comes with plenty of ups and downs — and when the latter starts to outweigh the former, it may be time to sell. Kyle McCorkel, a seasoned real estate investor in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, has developed a knack for knowing when it’s time to seriously consider selling a…
In a perfect world, selling a house with no contingencies would be the norm. Buyers would come in with rock-solid financing and make an offer knowing that the price of the home reflects its condition and fair market value, and sellers’ homes would be in excellent condition. Instead, contingencies — conditions that must be met…
For the past several years, the vacation rental market has skyrocketed in popularity — not just for travelers, but also for the owners and investors who own the properties. As of September 2023, short-term rental listings in the U.S. reached 1.6 million, a record high according to AirDNA data. Last year, oversaturation in the vacation…
Whether you have a mountain cabin, beach bungalow, slopeside condo, or beautiful home anywhere in the country, you’ve probably heard more than one visitor exclaim: “Wow! This place is gorgeous! If you ever decide to sell, please let me know.” Well, that day has come. And it turns out your friend is serious about buying…
If you’re looking to sell your home quickly in Las Vegas, tapping into the cash buyer market might be the streamlined solution you need. In February 2024, nearly 30% of all Las Vegas home sales were cash transactions, according to a Las Vegas Realtors report. This marked a 2.6 percentage point increase compared to February…
Stressed about selling your Indianapolis home quickly? Cash buyers offer a streamlined solution with fewer contingencies, more certainty, and quicker closings. Nicknamed the “Crossroads of America,” Indianapolis attracts a mix of local and national investors keen on the city’s growing population, strong labor market, and lower cost of living. Whether you’re on a short selling…
Around 40 percent of U.S. renters also believe homeownership is out of reach According to a recent survey by national property broker Redfin, almost 58% of U.S. homeowners feel they probably couldn’t afford to repurchase their current homes at today’s prices and mortgage rates. This insight comes from a survey carried out in February 2024…
According to the latest U.S. Rental Report from Realtor.com, residential rents in March 2024 continued to fall for the eighth month in a row, with a year-over-year decrease of 0.3% across various unit sizes. Despite this trend, the median rent stood at $1,722, just $36 below its peak in August 2022, yet $313 higher than…
Marking 8 consecutive months of growth says CoreLogic’s S&P Case-Shiller Index Like many economic metrics, the journey toward stabilizing the U.S. housing market is fraught with challenges. Although there has been a modest recovery in home sales and inventories from last year’s lows, elevated mortgage rates continue to hamper affordability, deterring many potential buyers. Despite…