When supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise and that’s what’s happening in today’s Real Estate Market. Home prices are continuing to appreciate at near-historic rates, which creates challenges when it comes to home appraisals.
In the last few months, it’s become increasingly common for an appraisal to come in below the negotiated contract price. This difference is known as the ‘appraisal gap.’
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When you are a first-time home buyer, sometimes you must think outside the box, especially with a competitive market like the one we are in today.
If you are having trouble finding your first home, here are a few tips and tricks to consider.
As we enter the second half of the year, one thing is clear; the current Real Estate Market is one for the books. In 2020, the number of homes available to the marketplace fell to an all-time low and continued into the first half of 2021. However, in the last few months, more inventory is starting to enter the market for sale each day. This is good news for buyers that haven’t found the home that fits the bill yet.
Even though homes are coming up for sale each day, inventory remains a challenge in most states. With the lack of inventory coupled with high demand, high buyer competition and bidding wars are still a factor. Buyers are going above and beyond to make sure that their offer stands out from others.
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Are you interested in selling and curious what your home is worth? Your first instinct may to turn to an
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The housing supply is rising! What does that mean for buyers? More inventory equals more options. We are still not close to a balanced market; however, we are starting to see an uptick in new housing inventory coming to the market. The new available housing inventory will allow buyers to keep the buying process moving forward. Now is the time to buy as mortgage rates are beginning to increase, which will make purchasing a home less affordable as time passes.
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If you are thinking of buying a home, there truly is no better time than now. With today’s low mortgage rates, buyers have a great opportunity to get more home for their money. There still may be limited inventory, leading to more buyer competition and bidding wars, but more inventory is entering the marketplace each day.
If you are having a challenge finding a home that fits the bill, it may be time to talk to your trusted real estate advisor about building. New home construction is ramping up. Although, new construction won’t completely solve the housing inventory shortage, it does mean that more options will soon be available as you continue your home search.
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