If You Can Sell Now, Sell Now
A report from Denver 7 in Colorado. "A Nov. 2024 report from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors shows November was a good month to be a buyer in Denver. Of the homes sold, roughly 50% had at least one…
The American Dream, Now Turned Unexpected Nightmare
A report from WFLA in Florida. "Floodwaters from Hurricane Debby devastated their homes, but many believe overdevelopment contributed to their problems. Those homeowners took their concerns to Sarasota County commissioners and they didn’t hold back. Residents said they were blindsided.…
We Feel Like Fools, This Is Just Killing Us
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Residents are noticing more homes going up for sale around the Fort Wayne area. Scott Pressler, co-owner of Keller Williams Realty Group, told WANE 15 the inventory is up 26% over last…
The Only People That Are Suffering Are People Who Have Invested Their Money Into These Properties, And They Are Now Worthless
A report from Boston.com in Massachusetts. "The median sales prices for single-family homes and condominiums in Greater Boston broke records for July but were less than what buyers paid in June, according to the Greater Boston Association of Realtors. 'What…
We’re Preparing Sellers, Telling Them People Are Starting Low With Offers And Not To Be Offended
A report from Maui Now in Hawaii. "Closings of condominium sales have dropped by double-digit percentages in the three months since Mayor Richard Bissen announced a proposal to phase out thousands of short-term rentals. Bissen said the downward trend in…
We Lost The Market And Then We Were Chasing It Down
A report from the Coeur d'Alene Press. "Jennifer Smock, co-owner, managing broker with Windermere/Coeur d'Alene Real Estate, said the real estate climate currently is interesting. She said values are holding stable. On most days, they see an equal number of…
An Extreme Hot Streak Of Price Growth That Could Not Be Maintained
A report from the Providence Journal. "The price of a single-family home in Rhode Island has nearly doubled since 2019. In June, the median price for a single-family home hit $494,000. Five years ago, in the pre-pandemic days of 2019,…
Buyers Know They’re A Shrinking Pool
A report from Barron's. "Home buyers on the hunt in Dallas, who have been waiting for mortgage rates to drop, are finally returning to the market, says Re/Max agent Todd Luong. But it isn’t enough to make a difference overall…
A Haunting Testament To The Pitfalls Of Speculative Investments
A report from the Gazette Journal. "This year is shaping up to be deja vu all over again for the Reno-Sparks new housing market, with stubbornly high mortgage rates and elevated prices for buyers. '2024 will be an ugly year,'…
Sellers Hoping To Get The Same Price The Market Saw At Its Height May Be Chasing A Horizon That Never Comes
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "A condominium association in Orlando is proposing a special assessment of up to $22,105 for each owner as part of an effort to fund its reserves as required by state law, and…