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House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here's Why
If you've been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here's some good news. You have more options, so it may finally be time to kick off your home search again. As Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, explains:
"Now is the best time to buy in the last two years. Mortgage rates are comparable to what they were two years ago, and prices remain high. However, there is significantly more inventory . . ."
The number of homes for sale has grown compared to last year, and even more options are on the way. While this is typical for the busy spring season, here's why this is so important right now.
Homeowners are listing their houses at the highest pace we've seen in a while.
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The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?
If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now. That's because experts say the best week to list your house is coming up fast.
A recent Realtor.com study analyzed years of housing market trends (excluding 2020 since it was an outlier) and found that April 13–19 is expected to be the ideal window to put your house on the market this year:
". . . we've identified April 13-19 as the best week to list for sellers . . . a seller listing a well-priced, move-in ready home is li...
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Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?
If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you're not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more than any other December going all the way back to 2017 (see graph below):
Whether it was because offers weren't coming in, the timing around the holidays felt overwhelming, or they wanted to see if the market would improve in the new year – a lot of other homeowners deci...
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Bend Premier Real Estate | March 2025 Newsletter
What's in the March 2025 Bend Premier Newsletter?
- Bend Real Estate Inventory is Way Up
- Rich Irish Soda Bread
- Bathroom Makeover Ideas: Easy Updates for a Luxurious Feel
- Spring Snow Sports to Enjoy in Central Oregon
- Do You Know What Your House is Really Worth?
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Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up
At one point or another, you've probably heard someone say, "Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today."
That's because nationally, home values continue to rise. And with mortgage rates still stubbornly high and home prices going up, you may be holding out for prices to fall or trying to time the market for that perfect rate. But here's the truth: waiting for the right moment could cost you in the long run.
Home Prices Are Still Rising – Just at a More Normal Pace
The idea that prices will drop dramatically is wishful thinking in most markets. According to the Home Price Expectations Survey from Fannie Mae, industry analysts are saying prices are projected to keep rising through at least 2029.
While we're no longer seeing the steep spikes of previous years, experts project a steady and sustainable increase of around 3-4% per year, nationally. And the good...
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