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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
The Two Biggest Issues the Housing M
The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of not finding something to buy.”... Read More
Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash
Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash 67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there’s good news. Current data shows today’s market is... Read More
Really Happening with Home Prices?
What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters. While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home values are still up almost 10% nationally on a year-over-year basis. A nearly 10% gain is still dramatic compared to... Read More
Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates
Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some decided to... Read More
Today’s Housing Market is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago!
Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago 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... Read More