While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 76% of homes sold within a month and the average saw 3.5 offers [...]
Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some decided to press pause on their plans. Today, the rate [...]
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 [...]
Fall Real Estate Market While we may have a lot of summer still ahead of us here on the Gulf Coast, timing is everything and that couldn’t be more true when it comes to the real estate market in the fall. Typically the market fluctuates according to a variety of reasons, but this year factors [...]
The strong real estate market is expected to continue in spite of this year’s predicted busy hurricane season. Surprisingly, a hurricane has the opposite effect on the real estate market than what’s expected. Short-term effects, reports show that hurricane damages actually cause housing market prices to go up. The Alabama Gulf Coast market typically experiences [...]
You’ve heard it before and you’re hearing it again but this time with pictures. It’s time to sell your home. I know you’ve been told this time and time again but it’s true. Baldwin County is experiencing something they haven’t dealt with in years: unusually low supply with continuously high demand. According to the Alabama [...]
Summer is over which means our kids and grandkids will be going back to school, but this time doesn’t feel normal. That’s because it isn’t. Instead of sending our kids to school with lunch boxes with little notes in it, we’re sending them with masks and hand sanitizer. Telling them to “make good choices” as [...]
Ashurst Niemeyer has been a vital presence in the Mobile Bay community since we began. We don’t sell houses to clients; we sell homes to future neighbors. At Ashurst Niemeyer, we believe that quality, compassionate service to one another is a cornerstone to successful real estate. Whether you’re buying commercial or residential, we put countless [...]
