Why Aren’t Home Prices Falling as Inventory Rises?

By Kevin Brierton Team | February 4, 2024
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Kevin Brierton – 2.4.2024 2024 is shaping up to be a year of solid home appreciation following the numbers that are coming in from last year. Recent reports from CoreLogic and Redfin confirm that home prices rose in 2023 despite rough homebuying conditions. Not only that, but the 2023 numbers eclipsed the ones we saw…

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Why You May Want To Seriously Consider a Newly Built Home

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 16, 2024
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Kevin Brierton – 1.16.2024 Are you putting off your plans to sell because you’re worried you won’t be able to find a home you like when you move? If so, it may be time to consider a newly built home and the benefits that come with one. Here’s why. Near-Record Percentage of New Home Inventory Newly built…

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Are There Actually More Homes for Sale Right Now?

By Kevin Brierton Team | November 21, 2023
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Kevin Brierton – 11.21.2023 If you’re looking to make a move, you want to be sure you have the latest information on the housing market. To help make that possible, here’s an update on the supply of homes for sale today. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, the number of homes available in your local market matters…

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No, A ‘Housing Recession’ Does Not Mean Falling Home Prices

By Kevin Brierton Team | November 13, 2023
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Kevin Brierton – 11.13.2023 Last week, an article was posted to fortune.com with this headline: The housing market is headed back to a 1980s-style recession, Wells Fargo says—and it’s all because of ‘higher for longer’ mortgage rates On first read, this clearly sounds like a warning that home prices are going to fall because of…

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Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

By Kevin Brierton Team | September 18, 2023
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Kevin Brierton – 9.18.2023 An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right. But there are some early…

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Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

By Kevin Brierton Team | September 14, 2023
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Kevin Brierton – 9.14.2023 One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why. There aren’t enough homes available for sale,…

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Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today

By Kevin Brierton Team | September 4, 2023
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Kevin Brierton – 9.4.2023 Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the â€˜unicorn’ years, it’s still a seller’s market because the supply of homes for sale is so low. But what does that really mean for you? And why are conditions today so good if you want to sell your house? The…

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Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

By Kevin Brierton Team | July 26, 2023
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Kevin Brierton – 7.26.2023 While the wild ride that was the â€˜unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re looking to buy a home this season, know that the peak frenzy of bidding wars is in the rearview mirror, but you may…

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How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

By Kevin Brierton Team | July 13, 2023
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Kevin Brierton – 7.13.2023 Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, most working professionals want to work either fully remote or hybrid…

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Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

By Kevin Brierton Team | July 6, 2023
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Kevin Brierton – 7.6.2023 One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them. To help emphasize just how limited housing inventory still is, let’s take a look at the latest information on active listings,…

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The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 11, 2023
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Kevin Brierton – 4.11.2023 Thinking about selling your house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. HousingWire shares: “. . . the big question is whether we are finally starting to see the seasonal spring increase in inventory. The answer…

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We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?

By Kevin Brierton Team | March 30, 2023
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Kevin Brierton – 3.30.2023 Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list your house? It…

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Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 11, 2023
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Kevin Brierton – 1.11.2023 There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second half of 2022, there was a dramatic shift in real estate, and it caused many people to make comparisons to the 2008 housing crisis. While there may be a few similarities,…

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