In this episode we go over why timing is something we all are trying to master. The truth is there are so many variables in life that waiting till the perfect time could mean waiting indefinitely. When selling a home it is a clear goal of every seller to maximize their sale price. Trying to time the market to the very top could lead to missing your chance. When selling a less than desirable home such as a loud busy corner lot the market means everything. When inventory is limited and buyers are stressed, homes like that become more attractive.

In this week's episode, we discuss how interest rates affect the pricing of a home. In the United States, everything is about the monthly payment. When this monthly payment becomes unaffordable, the purchase price needs to be lower. So a slight uptick in rates can mean a significant downward trend in purchase power. The interest rate, as it goes up, increases the monthly payment. For example, a 1% rate increase on a $500,000 purchase increases the monthly payment by $288. This can disqualify a buyer, which can lead to house prices settling down.

In this week's episode, we discuss how understanding plants would help you find success in planting and caring for them. Take a moment to read the tags and google the care instructions. Perennials come back every year more robust and most can be divided, creating new plants. Annuals must be seeded or planted every year but tend to offer year-long color. Water, light, nutrients, and space are all plants need to thrive. These elements must be provided based on the plant's needs for optimal success.

In this week's episode, we discuss the ever-growing trend of staycation homes. As costs continue to rise, spending more time at home is becoming a normal behavior. This means homeowners are investing more into building the ultimate place to spend time. Large old barns are being converted into outdoor/indoor living spaces. We see it all in barns, from large billiards tables to hanging hammocks. Epic pool areas that remind us of waterparks are emerging everywhere. It makes sense when you think the average trip to Disney with a family of four is over $3800 for five nights.

In this episode we discuss when choosing a real estate agent you want to make sure you trust them. Without trust you will not be able to enjoy all the benefits of a great agent. A great agent will really help you in your transaction. From advice on pricing to negotiating the contract a real estate agent can make or break the deal. OLD CAR stands for obedience, loyalty, disclosure, confidentiality, accountability, and reasonable care. These are the duties or your licensed real estate professional that they are bound by.

In this episode, we discuss how doing a comparative market analysis is one of the first steps in pricing your home. This method uses comparable properties to equate a price. When looking to get the most money possible we always need to keep the appraisal in mind. The need to get the home appraised may mean it can not close if it sold for too much money. Overpricing a home can lead to no offers. Homes in a seller’s market with no offers usually require large price breaks to sell.

In this episode we discuss when selling and buying a home at the same time it is important to get it right. Hiring the right agent to help is the first step towards success. The fear of being homeless after selling your current home is normal. That is why planning it ahead and using the right contingencies matters. A home sale contingency and or a suitable housing clause ensures you have a home the entire time. Not using the right contingencies could lead to homelessness.

In this episode we learn why for most buyers it is impossible to buy a new home before selling their existing home. This is where a home sale contingency comes in stating that in order to buy their next home they must first sell their home. In a seller’s market using a home sale contingency can be challenging. Often the sellers choose to go with a less risky offer. While in most cases a home sale contingency can hurt an offer, 2022 is a strong year for sellers. With so much confidence in a home selling, sellers may feel more at ease accepting an offer with a home sale contingency than normal.

In this week's episode, we discuss the factors that come into play when you're trying to sell your home while you're also in need of purchasing one. A suitable housing clause allows you to tell the buyer, "I am not selling if I do not find the right home and close on it." Most markets having a suitable housing clause can hurt the pool of buyers, meaning the home sells for less money. The 2022 market is so hot that even this is not stopping houses from getting multiple offers. If you were ever worried about how to sell your home and land in a new one seamlessly, now is the time. If you wait for house prices to head in the other direction, you will also lose your ability to utilize the suitable housing clause with no damage. Tune in to learn more.

In this week's episode, we discuss the current housing market, starting with demystifying some common narratives by following the supply and demand trends. With the 2022 inventory levels being at historic lows, it means that sale prices are continuing to rise. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more.