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    Are There Actually More Homes for Sale Right Now?

    By Spectrum Real Estate Consultants | November 28, 2023

    If you’re looking to make a move, you want to be sure you have the latest information on the housing market. To help make that possible, here’s an update on the supply of homes for sale today. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, the number of homes available in your local market matters to you. Take a... Read More

    Is Your House the Top Thing on a Buyer’s Wish List this Holiday Season?

    By Spectrum Real Estate Consultants | November 27, 2023

    This time every year, homeowners who are planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait until after the holidays? Some sellers with homes already on the market may even remove their listing until the new year. But the truth is, many buyers want to purchase a home for the holidays, and your house... Read More

    People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges

    By Spectrum Real Estate Consultants | November 24, 2023

    If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been over the past few years, and home prices are rising. That much is true. Take a look at the graph below. It breaks down how the current affordability situation stacks up to recent years. The National Association of... Read More

    The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast

    By Spectrum Real Estate Consultants | November 23, 2023

    The new year is right around the corner, and you might be wondering if 2024 will be the right time to buy or sell a home. If you want to make the most informed decision possible, it’s important to know what the experts have to say about what’s ahead for the housing market. Spoiler alert: the projections may... Read More

    These Top Cities Show Home Prices Are Still Climbing

    By Spectrum Real Estate Consultants | November 22, 2023

    If you’re considering buying a home or selling your current one to find something that better suits your needs, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today. Here’s what you need to know. There’s still a lot of confusion and misinformation out there. So, no matter what you may have heard, the national data shows they’ve actually been climbing... Read More

    Life-Changing Events That Move the Housing Market

    By Spectrum Real Estate Consultants | November 21, 2023

    Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, like the excitement of welcoming a new addition, retiring and starting a new adventure, or the bittersweet feeling of an empty nest. If something like this is changing in your own life, you may be considering buying or selling a house. That’s because through all these life-altering events, there... Read More

    Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

    By Spectrum Real Estate Consultants | November 20, 2023

    While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re looking to buy a home this season, know that the peak frenzy of bidding wars is in the rearview mirror, but you may still come up against... Read More

    Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side

    By Spectrum Real Estate Consultants | November 17, 2023

    The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today’s market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up as buyers compete over the available homes. Navigating all of this can be daunting... Read More

    Homeowner Net Worth Has Skyrocketed

    By Spectrum Real Estate Consultants | November 16, 2023

    If you’re weighing your options to decide whether it makes more sense to rent or buy a home today, here’s one key data point that could help you feel more confident in making your decision. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board releases the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). That report covers the difference in net worth for both homeowners and... Read More

    Thinking About Using Your 401(k) To Buy a Home?

    By Spectrum Real Estate Consultants | November 15, 2023

    Are you dreaming of buying your own home and wondering about how you’ll save for a down payment? You’re not alone. Some people think about tapping into their 401(k) savings to make it happen. But before you decide to dip into your retirement to buy a home, be sure to consider all possible alternatives and talk with a financial expert.... Read More