Monday, September 5, 2022 / by Raj Jaggi
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022 / by Raj Jaggi
3 Graphs To Show This Isn’t a Housing Bubble
There’s a Shortage of Homes on the Market Today, Not a Surplus
The supply of inventory needed to sustain a normal real estate market is approximately six months. Anything more than that is an overabundance and will causes prices to depreciate. Anything less than that is a shortage and will lead to continued price appreciation.
For historical context, there were too many homes for sale during the housing crisis (many of which were short sales and foreclosures), and that caused prices to tumble. Today, supply is growing, but there’s still a shortage of inventory available.
The ...
Monday, August 1, 2022 / by Raj Jaggi
Why Are People Moving Today?
While mortgage rates are higher than they were at the start of the year and home prices are rising, you shouldn’t put your plans on hold based solely on market factors. Instead, it’s necessary to consider why you want to move and how important those reasons are to you. Here are two of the biggest personal motivators driving people to buy homes today.
A Need for More Space
Moving.com looked at migration patterns to determine why people moved to specific areas. One trend that emerged was the need for additional space, both indoors and outdoors.
Outgrowing your home isn’t new. If you’re craving a large yard, more entertaining ...
Friday, July 29, 2022 / by Raj Jaggi
Three Reasons To Buy a Home in Today’s Shifting Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
The housing market is moving away from the frenzy of the past year and it’s opening doors for you if you’re thinking about buying a home.
Housing inventory is increasing, which means more options for your search. Plus, the intensity of bidding wars may ease as buyer demand moderates, leading to fewer homes selling above asking price.
If you’re ready to buy a home, now may be the moment you’ve been waiting for. Let’s connect to start the homebuying process today. ...
Thursday, July 28, 2022 / by Raj Jaggi
A Real Estate Professional Helps You Separate Fact from Fiction
Here are three common housing market myths you might be hearing, along with the expert analysis that provides better context.
Myth 1: Home Prices Are Going To Fall
One piece of fiction many buyers may have seen or heard is that home prices are going to crash. That’s because headlines often use similar, but different, terms to describe what’s happening with prices. A few you might be seeing right now include:
Appreciation, or an increase in home prices.
Depreciation, or a decrease in home prices.
And deceler ...