Category: Edge for Sellers
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The Trendline – Westchester – February 2021
More about the crazy low inventory situation in Kentwood right now. If you’re thinking about listing, first movers will have the biggest advantage. As more homes hit the market, prices will soften. Think you need to fix up first? Maybe not. Let’s talk and I can fill you in on…
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These Were The Biggest Lessons Learned From The 2020 Real Estate Market
There were many lessons learned in 2020. We all learned there is no such thing as too much toilet paper, right? While there were a lot of moments we’d rather forget, there were also many that will have a lasting impact on how we approach real estate for years to…
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The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth
Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is their own and an avenue for building wealth over time. This ‘wealth’ is…
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The Trendline – Westchester – January 2021
The MLS just dropped its December listings data and I’m seeing a continuation of interesting trends in Westchester. Westchester home owners really, really don’t want to move. This was a trend even before the pandemic, but this is dramatic! There is almost nothing to offer buyers in Westchester right now.…
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The Trendline – Venice – January 2021
The MLS just dropped its December listings data and I’m seeing a continuation of interesting trends in Venice. Most other Silicon Beach communities are experiencing a listings shortage, but Venice has seen an increasing number of new listings since the pandemic began. In fact, Venice currently has more than 8…
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6 Current Realities In Real Estate That Might Surprise You
Can you remember back to this time last year? Real estate was on fire and it looked like 2020 was going to be a banner year! Then the news about COVID broke, followed by rounds of stay at home orders and lots of questions about our economy and what would…
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5 Expert Views on the 2021 Housing Market
The housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we turn our attention to 2021, can we expect real estate to continue showing such promise? Here’s what four experts have to say about the year ahead. As somebody who follows our local…
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3 Ways Low Inventory Is a Win for Sellers
The number of houses for sale today is significantly lower than the high buyer activity in the current housing market. According to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “There is no shortage of hopeful, potential buyers, but inventory is historically low.” When the demand for…
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Planning Your Seller Closing Costs
Escrow! It’s the goal with any listed property, including homes for sale in Silicon Beach. There are certain standard costs associated with selling a property in Silicon Beach. Some of these fees are split between the buyer and seller, as spelled out in the sales contract. The cost split on…
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Safely Selling Your Home During A Health Pandemic
We’re now 8+ months into a global health pandemic and real estate has never been hotter! Even still, sellers are, understandably, reluctant right now to have strangers traipsing through their properties and we get that! We have developed a detailed strategy to keep everybody as safe as possible. What are…
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