Real Estate Value Info PA

March 6, 2023

My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?

When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do ...

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Feb. 1, 2023

Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023

 

Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of us have adapted our dwellings in new ways, from creating functional home offices to upgrading ...

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Jan. 2, 2023

2023 Real Estate Market Outlook

Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. 

 

In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to ...

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Dec. 1, 2022

Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation

You don't have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings. 

 

For example, according to the ...

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Nov. 1, 2022

7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

 

 Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations.

 

The reality is, it’s ...

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Aug. 1, 2022

10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move

The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. 

 

I ...

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July 11, 2022

7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

 

No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all ...

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June 9, 2022

Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022

The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply shortage.1

 

But ...

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May 17, 2022

5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage—which has only added fuel to the ...

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April 1, 2022

Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale

 

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market.

 

Start by connecting with a real estate agent as ...

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