Buy Now or Buy Later? What is the Best Strategy for Frustrated Home Buyers?

2021 has been rough on home buyers. The year started with homes going under contract in a matter of hours after receiving dozens of offers. The increase in buyer demand drove the prices way up – over 2020’s home sales prices. Buyers were waiving contingencies and putting down cash well over the appraised value so […]

Are We Going to See More Available Homes This Year?

Low inventory in the real estate market is all over the news. Most major cities have the lowest inventory they have ever had, causing home prices to escalate at a rapid rate. In order to have a balanced market where the buyers and sellers have equal negotiation power, we need more homes to be available […]

How to Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time

Selling and buying a home at the same time is difficult in any market. It is a matter of logistics and coordination and requires great flexibility and timeliness in the performance of all parties involved. It is possible if you take care of 3 basic concepts throughout the transaction. 1.   Be hyperbolically flexible (Think Advanced Yoga) Your […]

The Right (And Wrong) Way To Host & Attend Open Houses

Open houses are a huge part of both the buying and selling process. You might be hesitant to host or attend one because they can be painfully awkward. Walking around your potential new home with a real estate agent following you from room to room isn’t the most comfortable experience, especially if there are parts […]