January Events & Things to Do in Coastal Alabama

(Fairhope, Daphne, Mobile, Foley, Gulf Shores, Point Clear, Dauphin Island, Baldwin County & Mobile County) Kick off the new year with an array of exciting events in Mobile and Baldwin County! Our boutique agency, Ashurst Niemeyer, prides itself on knowing the area intimately and providing trusted advice and white-glove service to every client. This January, [...]

By |2025-01-10T21:40:09+00:00January 10th, 2025|About, Lifestyle, Local Events, Real Estate, Residential|Comments Off on January Events & Things to Do in Coastal Alabama

Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market

Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The best way to get that information is to lean on the pros. Experts are constantly updating and revising their forecasts, so here’s the latest on two [...]

By |2025-01-09T16:15:23+00:00January 9th, 2025|Homeownership, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate, Residential|Comments Off on Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market

Are Home Prices Going To Come Down?

Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening. Some say home prices are heading for a correction, but what do the facts say? Well, it helps to start by looking at what a correction means. Here’s what Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says:  “In stock [...]

By |2024-08-01T17:30:05+00:00August 1st, 2024|Real Estate, Residential|Comments Off on Are Home Prices Going To Come Down?

Top 3 Housing Market Questions

When it comes to what’s happening in the housing market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both of those thoughts. And, if you’re thinking about making a [...]

By |2023-11-30T19:30:23+00:00November 30th, 2023|Real Estate, Residential|Comments Off on Top 3 Housing Market Questions

Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer

For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more sense than renting one again. According to Forbes: “. . . [...]

By |2023-05-30T15:04:59+00:00May 30th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer

Homeowners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Right Now

Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) explains how your [...]

By |2023-05-15T18:41:23+00:00May 15th, 2023|Real Estate, Residential|Comments Off on Homeowners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Right Now

The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm. Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed their homes was in April [...]

By |2023-05-11T19:15:06+00:00May 11th, 2023|Homeownership, Real Estate|Comments Off on The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling

Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, helps paint [...]

By |2023-05-03T15:55:17+00:00May 3rd, 2023|Real Estate|Comments Off on Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. According to a recent report from ATTOM, [...]

By |2023-04-27T19:01:05+00:00April 27th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something in the news or on social media about a price crash on the horizon. [...]

By |2023-04-18T16:44:20+00:00April 18th, 2023|Real Estate, Residential|Comments Off on Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices
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