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Housing Supply Is Rising. What Does That Mean for You?

Jul 14, 2021 |

An important factor in today’s market is the number of homes for sale. While inventory levels continue to sit near historic lows, there are indications we may have hit the lowest point we’ll see. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, recently said of our supply challenges: “It looks like inventory may have hit a bottom (we’ve seen this in […more]

Why This Isn’t Your Typical Summer Housing Market

Jul 13, 2021 |

In real estate, it’s normal to see ebbs and flows in the market. Typically, the summer months are slower-paced than the traditionally busy spring. But this isn’t a typical summer. As the economy rebounds and life is returning to normal, the real estate market is expected to have an unusually strong summer season. After that […more]

Selling Your House? Make Sure You Price It Right.

Jul 9, 2021 |

There’s no denying we’re in a sellers’ market. With low inventory and high buyer demand, homes today are selling above the asking price at a record rate. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR): Homes typically sell within 17 days (compared to 26 days one year ago). The average home sold has five offers to pick […more]

The Truths Young Homebuyers Need To Hear

Jul 8, 2021 |

For many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home can feel intimidating. A recent survey shows some homebuyers ages 25 to 40 may be unsure about the homebuying process and what they can afford. It found: “1 in 4 underestimated their buying potential by $150k or more” “1 in 4 underestimated the increase in value by $100k […more]

Circa Electronics Recycling Event 2021

Jul 7, 2021 |

Ready to bid adieu to the boombox? Toss the toaster? Catapult the crockpot? You see where we’re going with this, right? Circa’s popular Electronics Recycling Drive makes its return at our Tower Grove South office on Saturday, July 10th. We’ll be partnering with the Midwest Recycling Center to collect and properly recycle your old, worn or […more]

Home Builders Ramp Up Construction Based on Demand

Jul 6, 2021 |

If you’re thinking of buying a home, there really is no time like the present. With today’s low mortgage rates, you have a great opportunity to get more home for your money. The challenge is inventory. Like you, many buyers want to capitalize on these market conditions, and it’s leading to more buyer competition and bidding […more]

Are We in a Housing Bubble? Why Experts Say No

Jul 6, 2021 |

The question of whether the real estate market is a bubble ready to pop seems to be dominating a lot of conversations – and everyone has an opinion. Yet, when it comes down to it, the opinions that carry the most weight are the ones based on experience and expertise. Here are four expert opinions […more]

What Do Experts See on the Horizon for the Second Half of the Year?

Jun 30, 2021 |

As we move into the latter half of the year, questions about what’s to come are top of mind for buyers and sellers. Near record-low mortgage rates coupled with rising home price appreciation kicked off a robust housing market in the first half of 2021, but what does the forecast tell us about what’s on […more]

What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow

Jun 29, 2021 |

In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Shawn Telford, Chief Appraiser at CoreLogic, elaborates: “The frequency of buyers being willing to pay more than the market data supports is increasing.” […more]

What is an Appraisal Gap and How it Can Impact a Home Purchase

Jun 29, 2021 |

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