Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today
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Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home here in Houston County, you're probably noticing something: things don’t feel balanced. In fact, buyers and sellers are operating under very different conditions — and the difference is especially visible when we zoom in on our local market.

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Want To Sell Your Home? Start Early: What Today’s Market Means for Longtime Owners
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Want To Sell Your Home? Start Early: What Today’s Market Means for Longtime Owners

For many homeowners, today’s market is vastly different from the one they last sold in, but that could be a good thing if it’s approached with the right expectations. Longtime owners have built substantial equity, and with new tools, next spring could be an opportune moment to sell despite a shifting market, especially if the preparations start now.

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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff
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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%).

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Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You
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Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You

Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down. Home prices are rising at a healthy pace.

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Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love
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Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love

It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about how you’ll be able to buy a home. But, if you don’t need a ton of space, you may find you have more cost-effective options in an unexpected place: new home communities.

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Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?
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Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?

Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts aren’t necessarily a hurdle at all. If uncertainty is keeping you from making a move, it’s time to get the real answers. The ones you deserve. And to take the pressure off, you don’t have to ask the questions, because here’s the data that answers them.

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A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?
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A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?

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. Here's why this is such a big deal. The percentage has been hovering between 9-11% since 2020. This recent increase shows buyer demand hasn’t disappeared – if anything, it indicates there’s pent-up demand ready to come back to the market.

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Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation
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Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation

It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days. That’s because inflation has remained higher than normal for longer than expected – and that’s impacting the costs of goods, services, and more. And with rising costs all around you, you’re probably questioning: is now really the right time to buy a home? Here’s the good news. Owning a home is actually one of the best ways to protect yourself from the rising costs that come with inflation.

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Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold
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Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold

For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows. And that means that the market is balancing out a bit. As a result, some sellers are finding they need to be more flexible to close a deal. One strategy that can help? Offering concessions.

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