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Why It’s Important to Price Your House Right Today

by markelgroupBlog, Cheryl Markel, market, real estate, selling December 28, 2020December 28, 2020No Comments

Even in today’s sellers’ market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do. According to the U.S. Economic Outlook by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home prices nationwide are forecasted to increase by 4.5% in 2021. This means experts anticipate home values will continue climbing next year. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist for realtor.com, notes: …

Are Home Prices Headed Toward Bubble Territory?

by markelgroupBlog, buying, Cheryl Markel, covid, investment, lending, market, new build, real estate, selling December 9, 2020December 9, 2020No Comments

Talk of a housing bubble is beginning to crop up as home prices have appreciated at a rapid pace this year. This is understandable since the appreciation of residential real estate is well above historic annual averages. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), annual appreciation since 1991 has averaged 3.8%. Here are the latest 2020 appreciation numbers …

Your House May Be High on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season

by markelgroupBlog, buying, Cheryl Markel, market, real estate, selling November 27, 2020November 27, 2020No Comments

Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why selling your house now, or keeping it on the market this season, is the best …

Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home

by markelgroupBlog, buying, Cheryl Markel, investment, lending, market, new build, real estate, selling November 24, 2020November 24, 2020No Comments

This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those searching for their dream homes may be pressing pause on their searches as we …

Why Working from Home May Spark Your Next Move

by markelgroupBlog, buying, Cheryl Markel, market, real estate, selling November 16, 2020November 16, 2020No Comments

If you’ve been working from home this year, chances are you’ve been at it a little longer than you initially expected. Businesses all over the country have figured out how to operate remotely to keep their employees healthy, safe, and productive. For many, it may be carrying into next year, and possibly beyond. While the pandemic continues, …