This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below): Here's why this is such a big deal. The percentage has been hovering between [...]
Step into the heart of winter and embrace the charm of Coastal Alabama this February! Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there’s a full calendar of events that’ll keep you entertained, engaged, and enjoying the best of our beautiful region. From romantic Valentine’s Day festivities to fun-filled festivals, Coastal Alabama is buzzing with excitement [...]
(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, [...]
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 [...]
Thinking about selling your house? If you are, you might be weighing factors like today’s mortgage rates and your own changing needs to figure out your next move. Here’s something else to consider. According to the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) from Fannie Mae, the percentage of respondents who say it’s a good time to sell is on the rise (see graph below): Why [...]
Ashurst Niemeyer, a leading real estate company in Fairhope, Alabama, is thrilled to announce its 15th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the real estate industry and creating clients for life. Founded by a dynamic mother and son duo, Judy Niemeyer and Morgan Ashurst, the company has thrived for a decade and a half, becoming [...]
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 [...]
Selling your house in Baldwin County is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent. If you’re currently considering selling your house on your own, here’s what you [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
