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Category: housing market
6 Tips to Sell in a High-Interest Market
The most important things you can do when selling a home is to set the right price. In a high-interest-rate environment, buyers may be less likely to take on a larger mortgage payment. Therefore, it is crucial to price your home competitively. Work with a real estate agent or do some research to determine what similar homes in your area are selling for, and price your home accordingly.
Escrow Tips
Escrow is a process where a neutral third party holds funds for a transaction, such as the sale of real estate. An escrow company protects both buyers and sellers if one side fails to honor their part of the agreement.
How to Buy a House in 2023
One expert predicts that, due to low inventory, home prices will not drop in 2023 and may increase by just one percentage point. However, another expert believes that higher interest rates will negatively impact home values and pricing, resulting in a soft real estate market with lower home prices. Despite this, some potential buyers may still enter the market, particularly those who are not as affected by interest rate concerns, such as those paying with cash or those with lower loan-to-value ratios.
How to Sell a House in Winter
Many folks are engaging in other activities during the winter months. So, it's said that buyers who are breaking away from holiday schedules to view homes are serious buyers. The truth is that many winter home buyers are working against the clock, whether it's relocation, the contract on their current house, or an expiring lease.
How to Sell Your Home in a Slow Housing Market
Don't leave any stone unturned when it comes to keeping things tidy and looking fresh. This is true even if it means investing extra hours or hiring a professional to do a thorough housekeeping job.
Home Staging in the Summer
Since days are longer in the summer, people love to bring the outdoors inside. So, when it comes to staging your home for potential buyers, take advantage by opening the widows. Bring the summer light indoors. This will not only serve to make your home appear brighter, but it will also make the space feel more airy, open, and appealing.
Despite Rising Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates Remain Historically Low
During the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, the economy suffered severe economic blows. As a result, mortgage rates were pushed down to keep money flowing. Now, the economy has recovered for the most part.
Spring is the Perfect Time to Buy or Sell a House
Southern California, where Eastland Escrows is located, enjoys a mild climate. This makes home buying and selling easy no matter the time of year. But this winter produced more precipitation than Southern Californians generally encounter.
Make 2022 a Banner Year for real estate
We realize that some sellers refuse to see the writing on the wall…insisting on setting an asking price far higher than they should.
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