If the Asking Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on April 19, 2025. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Sellers, Infographics, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Selling Tips.

Some HighlightsUnfortunately, a lot of sellers today are setting their asking price too high. That’s leading to an uptick in price cuts.?Some of the most common reasons this is happening are that they’re not paying attention to current market conditions or they’re trying to leave room for negotiation.The best way to avoid this mistake? Connect with an agent to make sure your house is priced to pull people in, not push them away.

The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on April 4, 2025. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Sellers, Home Prices, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Selling Tips.

When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that’s generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has grown. The side effect? Price cuts are on the rise, but they really don’t have to be. Here’s why.According to data from Realtor.com, in February, price cuts were the highest they’ve been in any other February since 2019 (see graph below):If you consider that 2019 was the last true normal year for the housing market – that’s a big deal. We’re...

Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on April 2, 2025. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Miami Beach Condo Financing.

Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession.Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in housing for each recession going all the way back to the 1980s.A Recession Doesn’t Mean Home Prices Will FallMany people think that if a recession hits, home prices will fall like they did in 2008. But that was an exception, not the rule. It was the only time we saw such a steep drop in prices. And it hasn’t happened since.In fact,...

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 26, 2025. Posted in Agent Value, Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Sellers, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Selling Tips.

If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is coming up fast.A recent Realtor.com study analyzed years of housing market trends (excluding 2020 since it was an outlier) and found that April 13–19 is expected to be the ideal window to put your house on the market this year:“. . . we’ve identified April 13-19 as the best week to list for sellers . . . a seller listing a well-priced, move-in ready home is likely to find success. Because spring is generally the high season for real estate...

4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 25, 2025. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Mortgage Rates.

Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, here’s the inside scoop on why this spring may be a great time to make your move.1. There Are More Homes for SaleAfter a long stretch of tight inventory, the number of homes for sale is finally improving. According to recent national data from Realtor.com, active listings are up 27.5% compared to this time last year. Look at the graph below and follow the green line for 2025. You can see, even though inventory levels still haven’t returned...

How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 21, 2025. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Buyers, For Sellers, Miami Beach Condo Financing.

Whether you’re buying or selling a house, here’s something to think about that most people don’t. Your decision doesn’t just impact your life and your family’s, it sparks a ripple effect that has a positive impact on your entire community.Every year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) puts out a report that breaks down the financial impact that comes from people buying and selling homes. The data shows that if you buy an existing (previously lived-in) home, you’re giving the local economy a boost of just over $60K. And if you buy a newly built home, that number goes up to over...

Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 19, 2025. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, Economy, For Sellers, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Selling Tips.

If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that’s more than any other December going all the way back to 2017 (see graph below):Whether it was because offers weren’t coming in, the timing around the holidays felt overwhelming, or they wanted to see if the market would improve in the new year – a lot of other homeowners decided to press pause, too.But now, with spring fast approaching, it’s time to...

Do You Know What Your House Is Really Worth?

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 8, 2025. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, Equity, For Sellers, Home Prices, Infographics, Miami Beach Condo Financing.

Some HighlightsOver the past 5 years, home prices have risen dramatically. If you own a home, that means your house may be worth a lot more than you think. ?Nationally, prices are up nearly 60% since 2019. ?And, if selling has been on your mind, you can use that bigger-than-expected return to power your next move.If you want to know how much your home is worth in today’s market, reach out to a local agent.? The number may surprise you.

Why a Pre-Listing Inspection May Be Worth It in Today’s Market

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 6, 2025. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Sellers, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Selling Tips.

Selling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal falling apart over unexpected repairs uncovered during the buyer’s inspection. That’s why it pays to anticipate potential issues before buyers ever step through the door. And one way to do that is with a pre-listing inspection.What Is a Pre-Listing Inspection? A pre-listing inspection is essentially a professional home inspection you schedule before putting your house on the market. Just like the inspections your buyer will do after making an offer, this process identifies any issues with the condition...

More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell?

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 5, 2025. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Sellers, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Selling Tips.

More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you’ve been looking for.For the past few years, a lot of would-be homebuyers hit pause on their plans. With rising mortgage rates and affordability challenges, buying just didn’t seem doable. But now, more of them are getting back out there. That’s because they’re getting used to the fact that this may be the new normal for the market – especially as forecasts show mortgage rates may be starting to stabilize. According to the National Association of Realtors...

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