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Spring is one of the hottest times to sell a home, but what does it take to sell quickly and get top dollar in today's market? Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate, shares strategies for a successful home sale this spring. Then, Tori Toth, REALTOR® and founder of The Stage 2 Sell Strategy, explains how home staging helps attract buyers and boost their sale price. Melissa Dittmann Tracey highlights what paint colors are trending and which to avoid. Lastly, Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, breaks down the latest Existing-Home Sales Report and what it means for sellers in the current market.
Spring is one of the hottest times to sell a home, but what does it take to sell quickly and get top dollar in today's market? Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate, shares strategies for a successful home sale this spring. Then, Tori Toth, REALTOR® and founder of The Stage 2 Sell Strategy, explains how home staging helps attract buyers and boost their sale price. Melissa Dittmann Tracey highlights what paint colors are trending and which to avoid. Lastly, Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, breaks down the latest Existing-Home Sales Report and what it means for sellers in the current market.
Curious about what makes a buyer's offer stand out or how a seller can choose the right one? Pat Corle, 2025 president of Dayton REALTORS®, shares expert strategies on crafting and evaluating offers for a successful home purchase. We also welcome Jeffrey Fagan, REALTOR® and regional vice president at Watson Realty Corp. in Jacksonville, Florida, who explains the appraisal process and why they are so important, what sellers can do to hit the highest appraisal price, and the benefits of pre-listing appraisals. Then, home design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey joins the conversation to weigh in on whether black countertops or wood floors in your kitchen are still trending or if they've gone out of style. Finally, Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, shares the latest trends from the Existing-Home Sales Report.
Curious about what makes a buyer's offer stand out or how a seller can choose the right one? Pat Corle, 2025 president of Dayton REALTORS®, shares expert strategies on crafting and evaluating offers for a successful home purchase. We also welcome Jeffrey Fagan, REALTOR® and regional vice president at Watson Realty Corp. in Jacksonville, Florida, who explains the appraisal process and why they are so important, what sellers can do to hit the highest appraisal price, and the benefits of pre-listing appraisals. Then, home design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey joins the conversation to weigh in on whether black countertops or wood floors in your kitchen are still trending or if they've gone out of style. Finally, Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, shares the latest trends from the Existing-Home Sales Report.
Curious how to make the most out of your winter real estate transactions? REALTOR® Ron Phipps explains buying and selling strategies for the winter market as the notion of scarcity wanes. He also shares why getting in the market now could provide excellent opportunities. NAR's Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the latest Existing-Home Sales Report and how inventory and interest rates are currently impacting sales. Design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares which home design trends were the worst of 2024. Plus, Andrew Gebhart with PCMag shares his top smart home tech gifts.
Curious how to make the most out of your winter real estate transactions? REALTOR® Ron Phipps explains buying and selling strategies for the winter market as the notion of scarcity wanes. He also shares why getting in the market now could provide excellent opportunities. NAR's Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the latest Existing-Home Sales Report and how inventory and interest rates are currently impacting sales. Design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares which home design trends were the worst of 2024. Plus, Andrew Gebhart with PCMag shares his top smart home tech gifts.
From mortgages to appraisals to credit scores, real estate can often feel daunting, and at times, scary. REALTOR® Michael Labout breaks down common fears among buyers and sellers, and how to overcome them. Credit expert Gerri Detweiler shares how to overcome “credit-phobia,” a fear of checking your credit score. Plus, NAR's Chief Economist Lawrence Yun walks through the Existing-Home Sales Report. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether formal dining rooms and fluted detailing are hot or not.
From mortgages to appraisals to credit scores, real estate can often feel daunting, and at times, scary. REALTOR® Michael Labout breaks down common fears among buyers and sellers, and how to overcome them. Credit expert Gerri Detweiler shares how to overcome “credit-phobia,” a fear of checking your credit score. Plus, NAR's Chief Economist Lawrence Yun walks through the Existing-Home Sales Report. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether formal dining rooms and fluted detailing are hot or not.
What should buyers and sellers expect in the real estate market this fall? Chief Economist at realtor.com Danielle Hale discusses the drop in interest rates and what it means for buyers and sellers. National Association of REALTORS® President Kevin Sears shares his best strategies for buyers in the fall market, from getting preapproved to writing the best offer. Plus, Nadia Evangelou with NAR talks about the latest Existing-Home Sales Report and analyzes the Fed's news. Then, senior meteorologist Paul Pastelok looks ahead at the fall weather and its potential impact on real estate. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether painting your house white is hot or not.
What should buyers and sellers expect in the real estate market this fall? Chief Economist at realtor.com Danielle Hale discusses the drop in interest rates and what it means for buyers and sellers. National Association of REALTORS® President Kevin Sears shares his best strategies for buyers in the fall market, from getting preapproved to writing the best offer. Plus, Nadia Evangelou with NAR talks about the latest Existing-Home Sales Report and analyzes the Fed's news. Then, senior meteorologist Paul Pastelok looks ahead at the fall weather and its potential impact on real estate. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether painting your house white is hot or not.
In real estate, speed is critical when it comes to buying a home and locking in your mortgage rate. REALTOR® Katie Miedler explains what a home buyer or seller needs to do to move fast in today's market. Then, Keith Gumbinger with HSH.com discusses what a buyer or refinancer should do to get ready for potentially lower interest rates in September. Real estate lawyer Vanessa Goggans talks about the closing and what a buyer needs to do to make sure it goes smoothly. Then, NAR's Chief Economist Lawrence Yun walks us through the latest Existing Home Sales Report. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey tells us if plaster range hoods or open kitchen layouts are hot or not.
In real estate, speed is critical when it comes to buying a home and locking in your mortgage rate. REALTOR® Katie Miedler explains what a home buyer or seller needs to do to move fast in today's market. Then, Keith Gumbinger with HSH.com discusses what a buyer or refinancer should do to get ready for potentially lower interest rates in September. Real estate lawyer Vanessa Goggans talks about the closing and what a buyer needs to do to make sure it goes smoothly. Then, NAR's Chief Economist Lawrence Yun walks us through the latest Existing Home Sales Report. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey tells us if plaster range hoods or open kitchen layouts are hot or not.
If you've been considering purchasing a second home, now is the best time to start your search! REALTOR® Sindy Ready joins to share the latest market conditions for second homes. Then, associate broker Stephen Antoni explains why the food, beach, and seasons attract people, including the mega-wealthy, to Rhode Island. Plus, MIAMI REALTOR® Chief Economist Gay Cororaton explains what buyers need to know about inventory and pricing on second homes in South Florida. Matt Christopherson from NAR Research shares details on the decline of foreign buyers in U.S. real estate before NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun talks about the latest Existing-Home Sales Report. Finally, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether black cabinets or dark colors in your kitchen are hot or not.
If you've been considering purchasing a second home, now is the best time to start your search! REALTOR® Sindy Ready joins to share the latest market conditions for second homes. Then, associate broker Stephen Antoni explains why the food, beach, and seasons attract people, including the mega-wealthy, to Rhode Island. Plus, MIAMI REALTOR® Chief Economist Gay Cororaton explains what buyers need to know about inventory and pricing on second homes in South Florida. Matt Christopherson from NAR Research shares details on the decline of foreign buyers in U.S. real estate before NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun talks about the latest Existing-Home Sales Report. Finally, Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether black cabinets or dark colors in your kitchen are hot or not.
Are you a member of the military or a veteran looking to buy or sell a home? REALTOR® and broker Candice Skinner shares why military members are determined to own their own homes even when they can live on base for free. Then, Executive Director of Loan Guaranty Service (LGY) Veterans Benefits Administration at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs John Bell walks us through the VA loan. Plus, REALTOR® and Navy veteran Mark Solomon shares how Veterans Community Project, the nonprofit he cofounded, helps veterans return to their communities by providing housing, benefits and more. Then, Melissa Dittmann Tracey weighs in on if outdoor electric grills are hot or not before Dustin Green from Weber shares the best techniques for grilling a tasty burger or steak. Finally, Chief Economist of NAR Lawrence Yun shares the latest update on the Existing Home Sales Report.
Are you a member of the military or a veteran looking to buy or sell a home? REALTOR® and broker Candice Skinner shares why military members are determined to own their own homes even when they can live on base for free. Then, Executive Director of Loan Guaranty Service (LGY) Veterans Benefits Administration at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs John Bell walks us through the VA loan. Plus, REALTOR® and Navy veteran Mark Solomon shares how Veterans Community Project, the nonprofit he cofounded, helps veterans return to their communities by providing housing, benefits and more. Then, Melissa Dittmann Tracey weighs in on if outdoor electric grills are hot or not before Dustin Green from Weber shares the best techniques for grilling a tasty burger or steak. Finally, Chief Economist of NAR Lawrence Yun shares the latest update on the Existing Home Sales Report.
One of the most important parts of a real estate transaction is moving! Gayla Dixon from UniGroup, the parent company of United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, shares money-saving strategies for moving and how decluttering can help you feel better about getting into your new location. REALTOR® Mary Dykstra from Virginia shares how sellers and buyers should start looking for moving companies and boxing up the excess in a home early to have a stress-free move. In addition, Melissa Dittmann Tracey lets us know if having under-counter drawers instead of lower cabinets in your kitchen is considered hot or not. Dr. Jess P. Shatkin from NYU discusses the impact moving has on children and explains the best ways to talk to your kids about it. Lastly, Lawrence Yun, chief economist at NAR, tells us about the latest “Existing-Home Sales Report.”
One of the most important parts of a real estate transaction is moving! Gayla Dixon from UniGroup, the parent company of United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, shares money-saving strategies for moving and how decluttering can help you feel better about getting into your new location. REALTOR® Mary Dykstra from Virginia shares how sellers and buyers should start looking for moving companies and boxing up the excess in a home early to have a stress-free move. In addition, Melissa Dittmann Tracey lets us know if having under-counter drawers instead of lower cabinets in your kitchen is considered hot or not. Dr. Jess P. Shatkin from NYU discusses the impact moving has on children and explains the best ways to talk to your kids about it. Lastly, Lawrence Yun, chief economist at NAR, tells us about the latest “Existing-Home Sales Report.”
Today's HousingWire Daily features an interview with Zillow Economist Matthew Speakman. In this episode, Speakman discusses the latest existing home sales report, which indicates that existing home sales fell 6.6% in February to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 6.22 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.During the episode, Speakman dives into what factors may have contributed to this slowdown, as well as what homebuyer demand and inventory levels mean for the housing market going forward.
With a worldwide health crisis that drove a pause in the economy this year, the housing market was greatly impacted. Many have been eagerly awaiting some bright signs of a recovery. Based on the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), June hit a much-anticipated record-setting rebound to ignite that spark. Let's talk about the Facts! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imodernluxuryestates/message
If you’re following what’s happening in the current housing market, you’ve seen how the lack of newly constructed homes is a major reason there’s a shortage of housing inventory available to today’s buyers. Another reason is that the inventory of existing homes for sale is shrinking. According to the most recent Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales are up 10.8% from the same time last year. That exceeds expectations and is great news. Looking for an amazing Realtor then schedule a time here with me https://calendly.com/aaronbowman
According to the White House, the U.S. will NOT renew waivers that expire May 2 that would allow countries to buy Iranian crude without facing sanctions. Also, there were 290 deaths from 7 suicide bombers in Sri Lanka. Separately, today's Existing Home Sales Report kicks off this week's Economic Calendar. Get The Word On Wall Street every Monday and Thursday at 8:25 when RBC Wealth Management's Holly Kennedy joins AM Quad Cities.
We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when the demand for that item is high and the supply of that item is limited. The last two major reports issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that right now continues to be a great time to sell your house. Let’s look at the data covered in the latest Pending Home Sales Report and Existing Home Sales Report. THE PENDING HOME SALES …
The latest Existing Home Sales Report issued by the National Association of Realtors(NAR) revealed that home sales have decreased for four consecutive months and are at their slowest pace in over two years. This has some industry leaders puzzled considering the fact that the economy is strengthening, unemployment is down, and wages are beginning to rise. This begs the question: “Where are the buyers?” Actually, agents in the field of most communities are still seeing strong desire from prospective …
The #1 Reason to Put Your House on The Market TODAY! The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released the results of their latest Existing Home Sales Report which revealed that home sales declined 0.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.38 million in June from 5.41 million in May, and are 2.2% below a year ago. Some may look at these numbers and think that now is a bad time to sell their house, but in fact, the opposite …
Existing home sales were much weaker than expected in August. Tune in to find out why!
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