How an Expert Can Help You Understand Inflation & Mortgage Rates If you’re following today’s housing market, you know two of the top issues consumers face are inflation and mortgage rates. Let’s take a look at each one. Inflation and the Housing Market This year, inflation reached a high not seen in forty years. For the average [...]
One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture. Part of the challenge is [...]
A Real Estate Professional Helps You Separate Fact from Fiction If you’re following the news, chances are you’ve seen or heard some headlines about the housing market that don’t give the full picture. The real estate market is shifting, and when that happens, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. That’s where a [...]
It can be tempting, especially with how hot the housing market has been over the past two years, to consider selling your home on your own. But today’s market is at a turning point, making it more essential than ever to work with a real estate professional. Not only will a trusted real estate advisor keep you [...]
According to Keeping Current Matters, with a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers looking to make a purchase before mortgage rates rise further, bidding wars are common. Offering Over Asking Price When you think of sweetening the deal for sellers, the first thought you likely have is around the price [...]
It’s spring on the Gulf Coast and that means the annual homebuying season is in full bloom. If putting your home on the market is at the top of your to-do list this season, be sure to carve out some time to do some serious spring cleaning. Not only will a thorough cleaning make your [...]
As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? The housing market has been breaking new records across multiple fronts throughout 2021, leaving home shoppers wondering if they should buy now or wait in the hope that more homes become available, and at more affordable prices in 2022. According to the [...]
The holiday season is in full swing, and that means 2022 is right around the corner. Now is the time to reflect on the year and set your new year’s resolutions, especially your homeownership goals. During that time, it is important to note why you need a real estate agent to help accomplish those goals. [...]
There's a misconception that the real estate market stops in late November and December. Ashurst Niemeyer wants you to know that selling your home during the holidays can actually be a great time to get your property on the market! And it's also a great time to buy a home. It may seem counterintuitive, but [...]
Thinking of putting your home on the market this fall? With inventory lower than ever, now is a great time to sell your home. Following these tips will elevate your home’s curb appeal for the autumn season. Spruce Up Your Home’s Exterior Pressure wash your home’s exterior, clean windows and screens, clear out your gutters, and [...]
