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What to Expect if you Buy or Sell a Home this June
What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June June is a busy month in the housing market because a lot of people buy and sell this time of year. So, if you’ve got a move on your mind and you’re looking to make it happen this month, here’s a snapshot of what you need to know to... Read More
What’s Next for Home Prices and Mortgage Rates?
What’s Next for Home Prices and Mortgage Rates? If you’re thinking of making a move this year, there are two housing market factors that are probably on your mind: home prices and mortgage rates. You’re wondering what’s going to happen next. And if it’s worth it to move now, or better to wait it out. The only thing you can really... Read More
Newly Built Homes Could Be a Game Changer this Spring
Newly Built Homes Could Be a Game Changer This Spring Buying a home this spring? You’re probably navigating today’s affordability challenges and dealing with the limited number of homes for sale. But, what if there was a solution that could help with both? If you’re having a hard time finding a home you love, and mortgage rates are putting pressure... Read More
Don’t Let the Latest Home Price Headlines Confuse You
Don’t Let the Latest Home Price Headlines Confuse You Based on what you’re hearing in the news about home prices, you may be worried they’re falling. But here’s the thing. The headlines aren’t giving you the full picture. If you look at the national data for 2023, home prices actually showed positive growth for the year. While this varies by... Read More
Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help Pave the Way to Homeownership
Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help Pave the Way to Homeownership If you’re looking to buy a home, your down payment doesn’t have to be a big hurdle. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 38% of first-time homebuyers find saving for a down payment the most challenging step. But the reality is, you probably don’t need to... Read More
REALVITALIZE….With Harrison Real Estate
Interested in selling and maximizing high profit, but not interested in doing the work it takes to get there? Whether it be painting, cleaning, junk removal, curb appeal, staging, bathroom updates or more…..we have your solution! We do the work including hiring and scheduling contractors. We up-front the cost. You reimburse us at closing. Interested?... Read More
Hartford County Housing Market Updates – August 2023
HARTFORD COUNTY HOUSING MARKET UPDATE – AUGUST 2023 The real estate market for the last couple of years has been experiencing some serious challenges. A major cause of the challenges is home inventory. The historically low number of homes on the market continues to drive prices higher, and should continue to put upward pressure on... Read More
Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes
Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some good news – based on what Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, has to say – smaller, more affordable homes are on the way: “Buyers should expect that over the next 12 to... Read More
Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction
Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction If you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you’re having trouble finding something you like, don’t... Read More