The National Association of REALTORS has been studying home buyers and sellers by generation since 2013. The Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report looks at both the differences and similarities of the generations. The report also looks at how the generations affect the real estate industry. This report is very important because it details […]
…How the election may affect house prices I want to start off by saying that this article is NOT based on my political views and is not meant to support any party. There is no doubt that election years do have an impact on the housing market. All you have to do is go back […]
Sellers can be very unrealistic about the price they want you to list their home for, especially when the market is moving quickly and in their favor. Many agents get caught up with their seller’s optimism because, to some degree, they feel the seller has a point. After all, homes are selling like hotcakes and […]
Q: Denise, I know you said last week that the market is in a bit of a lull, due to the time of year, but after the activity of weeks and months past, this is eerie. I have listings with no showings when just two weeks ago I was having multiple offers! What should I […]
Q: Denise, more and more of my buyers want homes that are much smaller than what is readily available on the market. Space-wise they want the size of home that was built up until the 1980s, but they don’t want the floorpans that were used 30 or more years ago – and the ceilings are […]
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A lot has changed over the past two decades in the housing industry. The makeup of buyers, tenants, as well as household formation has all changed dramatically. Here are some changes that are worth noting and keeping track of as time goes on. MEDIAN AGE AT FIRST MARRIAGE– There are many reasons people choose to […]
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While my company has an international reach, many of my clients are based in the Puget Sound area of Washington State which is currently a very hot area for real estate. In fact, it is not unusual in several neighborhoods for there to be more than 10, 15, or even 20 or more offers for […]
Q: Denise, I have been reading lately about people who are buying pod housing units (little cottages) and putting them on their property for family members to live in. Is this classified as micro housing? A: Great question! But the answer is no. Pods that are placed on a piece of property or as part […]
Posted in Ask Denise, Buyers, Sellers Tags: ask denise, backyard cottages, housing market, inventory, land, micro housing, property, title No Comments » Q: Denise, I just hate talking about price reductions with my sellers. In fact, I get sick to my stomach for days before I have to have that conversation. I feel responsible, as I am the one who priced their home at that price in the first place. What should I do? A: I can […]
On Tuesday, August 6th, President Obama spoke in Phoenix, Arizona at Desert Vista High School, explaining his vision to promote home ownership in America. He praised reform of the financial systems and talked about the reckless practices that led to the housing crisis. A visual representation of his vision can be seen if you follow […]
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