Posts Tagged ‘real estate’
The Housing Market: Correction or Crash???
What will it be? Is a crash imminent or a correction coming? The real estate market is cyclical and it will always be that way. Over time prices rise, fall and correct to satisfy demand and other economic factors like inflation. This year is no different, inventory remains low, buyer demand high and prices… “Existing…
Read MoreHousing Affordability Solutions
The #1 homebuyer obstacle is affordability followed by discrimination, mortgage access and agent performance according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) latest consumer survey. Measures are being taken to reduce these barriers by NAR so that the economy can thrive. Affordability in the housing market is of great concern. Rising rates, low inventory and…
Read MoreSpring Into Action: What is Affecting the Housing Market Now?
It’s mid-April, spring is finally here, and economic unrest is on the minds of many. How do we spring into action when there are so many factors affecting the housing market and our lives in general? Let’s explore! Baby Boomer Sellers – Those born between 1946 and 1964, live in 46 million owner-occupied homes with a…
Read MoreWhat a Buyer Should Expect from Their Realtor
What should a buyer expect from their Realtor? A Realtor is hired to represent a buyer in the purchase of what very well could be the largest asset of their life, so what is expected? Firstly, understand that the Realtor/buyer relationship is a partnership and there is a team necessary to complete the process. Buyer,…
Read MoreGuide to a Stress-Free Moving Experience: 10 Tips from a Real Estate Pro
Guide to a Stress-Free Moving Experience: 10 Tips from a Real Estate Pro Your home is your sanctuary, your abode, your domicile, the place you go to when you seek shelter, comfort and solitude. You may be thinking of selling because it’s too much maintenance, the taxes are too high, or your lifestyle has changed. When getting…
Read More“Should I sell in 2022?” 10 Things to Consider
“Should I sell in 2022?” 10 Things to Consider Is this a question you are asking right now? We get it a lot! So is it a good time to sell? The short answer is, YES it is a good time if you are ready! Interrupters in real estate are ongoing and ever since the…
Read MoreReal Estate Inventory Insanity Affects Us All!
What started out as strategic home pricing for sellers to get more than one offer, has exploded into a full scale war involving historically low housing inventory.
Read More1 YEAR LATER: Cafe Realty Emerges Energized for 2021
independent brokerage remains relevant and communicates value to customers and agents alike in a continuously changing environment
Read MoreA Very Merry Cafe Realty Christmas
T’was the week before Christmas…
Read MoreReal Estate and The Crazy Busy Summer with COVID!
How does a pandemic, economic crisis and psychological meltdown define the housing hustle and bustle this summer? Approximately half of the offers that home buyers have placed on homes were in a multiple offer situation in the past 3 months Interest rates are low and may be under 3% for some qualified buyers Buyers are…
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