The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following:

• 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space
• 69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple offices)
• 46% of respondents want a multi-function room/flexible
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There are many headlines about how housing affordability is declining. The headlines are correct: it’s less affordable to purchase a home today than it was a year ago. However, it’s important to give this trend context. Is it less expensive to buy a house today than it was in 2005? What about 1995? What happens if we go all the way back [...]

Over the past year, many homeowners realized what they need in a home is changing, especially with the rise in remote work. If you’re longing for a dedicated home office or a change in scenery, now may be [...]

If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate sellers’ market and the optimal time to make sure your house is available for buyers who are looking for homes to purchase.

The latest Existing Home Sales [...]

Michelle and I never push or pull our clients as when to sell their home and typically our advice is to move when “ you are ready.”  We are in a market that many people would argue will be the best seller's market of our life time. There are some compelling reasons below and for some people it simply makes sense to cash [...]

Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that we may be in another housing bubble like the one we experienced a little over a decade ago. Here are three reasons why this market is totally [...]

If one of the questions you’re asking yourself is, “Should I sell my house this year?” consumer sentiment about selling today should boost your confidence in the right direction. Even with the current health crisis that continues to challenge our nation, Americans still feel good about selling a house. Here’s [...]

This year will be remembered for many reasons, and optimism is one thing that’s been in short supply since the spring. We’re experiencing a global pandemic, social unrest, an economic downturn, and natural disasters, just to name a few. The challenges brought on by the health crisis have also forced many homeowners to reevaluate their [...]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, yet finding the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family is certainly still top of mind for many right now. This year, there’s another type of buyer that’s very active this holiday season [...]

Our new normal during this pandemic means that we are all spending a lot more time at home.  It also means that many of us are realizing that our home just doesn’t quite fit our needs anymore.  Its been a seller’s market for some time now and with strong buyer demand it makes sense to take advantage of today’s market.  

So, do you buy first or sell first?  Contingencies in today’s market simply don’t work.  If you buy first, that could mean taking on two mortgages.  If you sell first, are you willing to rent, or do you have a place to go?  With the time and effort it takes to move, would you want to move twice?  Typically these were the only two options available to homeowners. Now there is a third option.  

We’ve partnered with a company called EasyKnock.  Through EasyKnock you can unlock the equity of your home, allowing you to put in a competitive offer without the contingency of selling your home first.  EasyKnock will buy your home and allow you to then rent it back.  You can then search for your dream home without worrying about your current value.  When you are ready to sell you can put it on the market to get full value.  Contact us to learn more about how this option might work for you!