As we come into the final month of 2020 our market remains very much as it has all year long. We have less homes available for sale then we did in 2019 yet we are selling more homes. The demand for homes is high and the supply low, which means we sit in that Seller's Market. With our supply remaining low, the prediction is that 2021 will look very much like 2020 as far as the local Continue Reading
Market Update – September 2020
Updated Market Stats for September 2020. Stats are showing us more of the same. We sit at or around a 1-month supply of homes which is extremely low, keeping us in that "Seller's Market". Trends I'm seeing being out and active in the field: Sellers - Pool homes and those with updated interiors are still going the quickest. This doesn't mean you need to remodel Continue Reading
June 2020 Market Update
New Look - Same Great Info - It's time for another Market Update! The stats are showing us that our market is remaining healthy. The homes that are being listed for sale, are selling, and quickly. With most main cities having a 1-2 month inventory of homes, I don't foresee this changing in the very near future. The Take-aways: Sellers: If you were on the Continue Reading
May 2020 Market Update
It’s time for another market update! And not a whole lot has changed. We are still sitting with a very low inventory of homes. Now I know what you are thinking. But Stacey, we sold way less homes this year in May vs May 2019. And you would be correct. However, we had way less homes available to be sold this year than we did last year at the same time (yes that would be due to The Continue Reading
Minor Fixes That Make a HUGE Impact on How A Buyer Views Your Home
When you put your home on the market, you obviously want to get as much as you can for the property. A lot of things can affect your home’s value, including many items that are largely out of your control. That’s not saying that you can’t do anything to bring the value up before listing your home, however. In fact, there are some things that you absolutely need to do before you even think about Continue Reading
Market Update – Jan 2020 Final Numbers
The housing market remains strong here in the East Valley at the start of 2020. We are not quite into home buying/selling season yet but our inventory is still very low (averaging less than 2 months in most areas), keeping us in a "Seller's Market". What does this mean for you? Buyers: It doesn't mean that it's not a good time to buy. But it does mean you need to be prepared Continue Reading
What to Repair Before You List
When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are my top five recommended repairs to make before selling your home. Repaint walls. Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is Continue Reading
Avoid These Painting Mistakes
Thinking About Selling Your Home? Avoid These Painting Mistakes Painting. It seems like such a simple, straightforward home task—and, in many ways, it is. But it can also be a task that goes terribly wrong. If you’re not careful, that deep red hue in the dining room or the art deco-inspired accent wall in the entryway can cost you more than just the price of paint. There’s no Continue Reading
Pre-Listing Walk-Through
What the heck is a Pre-Listing Walk-Through? This is just a fancy way of saying we are going to meet one last time before we officially get your home on the market as active and for sale. Preferably, this meeting will take place at the actual home you are selling. We've already met at least once, discussed the major items, such as comparable sales, list price, estimated net proceeds, Continue Reading
Smart Windows Are Here
Everything’s getting smarter these days. Everything. Not only are smart appliances, smart outlets, smart light bulbs and smart TVs gaining traction, smart windows are all the rage among the techy types. They can also be a really useful part of your home automation setup. They’re not for everybody and there are differences in what various types can do, though, so pay attention and Continue Reading
