Tackling The 2023 Housing Market: A Guide for Home Buyers and Sellers
As we navigate through 2023, the housing market continues to present a complex puzzle for both buyers and sellers. With high home prices, steep mortgage rates, and rising rents, slight declines expected in these areas may not offer significant relief. Industry forecasts indicate a slight easing in the housing market. However, these modest reductions are […]
3 reasons to sell your home off-market now
I would sell my home if I found the right replacement home to buy. You are not alone! When homeowners are afraid to put their home up for sale because they are afraid they cannot find a replacement home, the housing market becomes “locked up”. Currently, many housing markets are locked-up and it may be […]
The Housing Market Stays Tight in 2021
The Housing Market Stays Tight In 2021 With more Americans rethinking and delaying the decision to sell their homes, the housing market is becoming unavoidably and increasingly tight. A recent Wall Street Journal article identified the pandemic as one of the reasons potential sellers are holding on to their homes. According to real estate agents, […]
Off-Market Homes For Sale
Are you thinking about buying an off-market home? Use HomeQT.com to find off-market homes for sale. While most homes can easily be found online through the various real estate portals, there are a large number of sellers who, for various reasons, are not interested or willing to publicly list their house for sale either through […]
These Days Buying and Selling a Home can Feel Like a Major Stressful Event
A survey completed by Homes.com of 2,000 first-time home buyers confirmed what anyone who has ever bought a home has known for years – the experience can be annoying, confusing, and cause feelings of defeat. The study went on to say that two in five home buyers experienced anxiety while another 44 percent felt nervous […]
Selling and Showing Your Home during Covid 19
Even as we see restrictions easing around the country, open houses are not yet allowed to resume the way they were in February. Showing your home to buyers is trickier than ever during covid-19. In-person home showings with limited numbers of people and an abundance of sanitizing wipes, face coverings and gloves are the new […]
How to sell a home during social distancing
How to sell a home during social distancing Many people have questions about how to sell their house when all levels of government are putting social distancing requirements in place for the covid-19 national emergency. Some of the key questions are: Should I list my home for sale? Should I hold open houses? Do I […]
Sellers Days on Market
The Negative Repercussions of listing a home on MLS For home sellers, having their home listed on the MLS by a Realtor has been an accepted practice for many years. The MLS began in the late 1800’s when real estate brokers shared information with each other about homes they had for sale. It used to […]
Here Is the Most Crucial Downsizing Decision Seniors Need to Make
While the benefits of downsizing may be clear — less stuff and less stress — deciding on a plan of action may be a challenge. For seniors opting to downsize, navigating what to do with your existing home is often the most crucial decision. Should You Sell Your Home to Downsize? For many seniors, downsizing […]
Using HomeQT to find Pocket Listings
Open the Door to Pocket Listings HomeQT Pocket listings are homes that are for sale, but not publicly listed in the multiple listing service or real estate portals. Many home sellers are unwilling to have their home publicly listed for sale, and opt for marketing their home privately. The hard part is finding about these […]
Starter Home Pocket Listings
The importance of using HomeQT.com in the Starter Home Market. Affordability in the starter home market continues to tighten dramatically. Starter home prices have risen 9.6% in the last year. In fact, for the bottom third of the market, starter homes in San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles now require OVER 100% of income! […]
Why the Description Matters When Looking for a Pocket Listing
Pocket Listing Request In reviewing requests from Home Buyers looking for pocket listings, we see the importance of a detailed description. For example, HomeQT.com recently received a Home Buyer request. Here is the exact request for a pocket listing in Silicon Valley:“I am looking for a single family home less than $900,000 In Milpitas, San […]