Friday, September 17, 2021 / by Teresa Ryan
Some Highlights
Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around.
Buyers can take advantage of today’s mortgage rates to escape rising rents and keep monthly payments affordable. Sellers can reap the benefits of multiple offers and a fast sale.
If this sounds like good news to you, let’s connect today so you can capitalize on the unique opportunity you have in today’s market.
Call Teresa Ryan at 630-718-0424 today, for your home buying and selling needs in Naperville and the Western Suburbs of Chicago. For inquiries, please call 630-276-7575.
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Thursday, September 16, 2021 / by Teresa Ryan
An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage of available housing inventory is the major reason for the double-digit price appreciation we’ve seen in each of the last two years. It’s the reason many would-be purchasers are frustrated with the bidding wars over the homes that are available. However, signs of relief are finally appearing.
According to data from realtor.com, active listings have increased over the last four months. They define active listings as:
“The active listing count tracks the number of for sale properties on the market, excluding pending listings where a pending status is available. This is a snapshot measure of how many active listings can be expected on any given day of the specified month.”
What normally happens throughout the year?
Historically, housing inventory increases throughout the summer months, starts to tail off in the/ ...
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Wednesday, September 15, 2021 / by Teresa Ryan
In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every advantage, especially when you’ve found the home of your dreams.
Below are five things to keep in mind when it’s time to make an offer.
1. Know Your Budget
Knowing your budget and what you can afford is critical to your success as a homebuyer. The best way to understand your numbers is to work with a lender so you can get pre-approved for a loan. As Freddie Mac puts it:
“This pre-approval allows you to look for a home with greater confidence and demonstrates to the seller that you are a serious buyer.”
Showing sellers you’re serious can give you a competitive edge. It enables you to act quickly when you’ve found your perfect home.
2. Be Prepared To Move/ ...
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Friday, September 10, 2021 / by Teresa Ryan
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When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for.
It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly understand the real estate market and separate fact from fiction.
Trust the pros. If you want to understand why it’s still a good time to buy, let’s connect today.
Call Teresa Ryan at 630-718-0424 today, for your home buying and selling needs in Naperville and the Western Suburbs of Chicago. For inquiries, please call 630-276-7575.
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Thursday, September 9, 2021 / by Teresa Ryan
One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year.
Here are the latest percentages showing the year-over-year increase in home price appreciation:
The House Price Index (HPI) from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA): 18.8%
The S. National Home Price Index from S&P Case-Shiller: 18.6%
The Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic: 18%
The dramatic increases are seen at every price point and in all regions of the country.
Increases Are Across Every Price Point
According to the latest Home Price Index from CoreLogic, each price range is seeing at least a 19% increase year-over-year:
Increases Are Across Every Region in the Country
Every region in the country is experiencing at least a 14.9% increase in home price ap/ ...
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