Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?
The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things just slowing down, or is a crash coming? To […]
Should I Sell My House This Year?
There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season as buyer demand slows and the number of homes for sale grows. But that shift actually gives you some unique benefits when you sell. Here’s a look at the key opportunities you have if you list your house this fall. Opportunity #1: You Have More Options for […]
CENTURY 21 Realty North 2021 Awards!
2021 was another record-breaking year in real estate, especially for CENTURY 21 Realty North. In northern Michigan, buyer demand was on fire and agents in every region had to relentlessly work for their clients by battling the lowest inventory in years, escalated bidding wars, and a multitude of other hurdles. Despite the challenges, the CENTURY […]
4 Signs You Should Sell Your Home
You might already know for a fact that you’re ready for a new home. But before you pull the trigger on selling your current home, you want to know that you will get top dollar and be financially secure for the long haul. Check out these 4 signs that there is no time like the […]
A New Way to Shop for Homes in a Virtual World
In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live. This year, rather than delaying their home purchases, buyers – alongside their trusted real estate professionals – […]
Why You Should NOT “For Sale By Owner”!
1. Online Strategy for Prospective Purchasers Studies have shown that 93% of buyers search online for a home. That’s a pretty staggering number! Most real estate agents have an Internet strategy to promote the sale of your home. Do you? 2. Results Come from the Internet According to NAR, here’s where buyers found the homes […]
Benefits of Drone Photography in Real Estate Marketing
Real estate marketing is one of the most challenging industries today. Now that it’s become more common for buyers to search for properties online, it can be tough to stand out or make a good first impression with more traditional professional real estate photography. But thanks to advancements in imaging technology, real estate photographers can […]
With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?
Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman explained: Although the headwind of severe supply constraints in most markets has contributed to slight moderation […]
