Questions continue to rise around where home prices will head in 2020. The latest forecast from CoreLogic shows continued appreciation at 5.4% over the next year: Additionally, ARCH Mortgage Insurance Company in their current Housing and Mortgage Market Review revealed their latest ARCH Risk Index, which estimates the probability of home prices being lower in two years. Based on the most recent results, 32 […]
Where is the Housing Market Going in 2020? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Interest rates will be lower than they have been since before 1980 at 3.8% and are projected to remain steady throughout 2020! According to CoreLogic, home prices will appreciate at a rate of 5.4% over the course of the year. Experts predict that the number of homes sold next year will be equal to […]
Buyers Are Looking Right Now. Are You Ready to List Your Home?
Inventory on the market today is low, especially among existing homes in the entry and middle-level tiers of the market. It is hovering well below the 6-month supply typically found in a more normal market, as shown in the graph below (KNOX COUNTY IS ACTUALLY BELOW 3%!): With inventory being one of the biggest housing market challenges today, […]
Believe It Or Not, Even With Rising Prices, Homes Are More Affordable
The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today. It is true that home prices and wages are two key elements in any affordability equation. There is, however, an extremely important third component to […]
Have Home Prices Increased? Yes. But So Has Rent!
Much has been written about how residential real estate values have increased since the housing market started its recovery in 2012. However, little has been shared about what has taken place with residential rental prices. Let’s shed a little light on this subject. In the most recent Apartment Rent Report, RentCafe explains how rents have continued to increase […]
Thinking of Selling Your Home? Waiting Might Be The Hardest Part
Tom Petty famously penned the words, “the waiting is the hardest part” in his early 80’s hit song The Waiting, and his thought process can surprisingly also be applied to individuals considering selling their homes today. Traditional thinking would suggest it may be best to wait until the spring to sell when there is a flood of buyers in […]
3 Reasons the Current Real Estate Market is NOT like 2008
No one knows for sure when the next recession will occur. What is known, however, is that the upcoming economic slowdown will not be caused by a housing market crash, as was the case in 2008. There are those who disagree and are comparing today’s real estate market to the market in 2005-2006, which preceded […]
Your Real Estate Agent Needs To Be More Than A Guide
In a normal housing market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, you need an experienced guide to help you navigate the process. You need someone you can turn to who will tell you how to price your home correctly right from the start. You need someone who can help you determine what to offer […]
3 Signs The Housing Market Is Stepping It Up A Notch
The residential real estate market has been plodding along for most of the year. However, three recent reports show the market may be on the verge of a rebound: 1. Existing Home Sales (closed sales) are up, marking two consecutive months of growth. 2. Pending Home Sales (contracts signed) are up with each of the four major […]
NEW KITCHEN UPDATE! 2104 River Sound Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922
NEW KITCHEN UPDATE! Seller’s JUST updated the kitchen and DIDN’T raise the price! New countertops, new tile backsplash, 3 new under-mount sinks, 3 new faucets, and a new Bosch cooktop! Beautiful luxury home for sale in West Knoxville’s sought after River Sound neighborhood, located at 2104 River Sound Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922. Let’s talk location! It’s […]
10264 Canton Place Lane – ALL FARRAGUT SCHOOLS!
Tucked away on the outskirts of Farragut, and zoned for ALL Farragut schools. Enjoy safe walks and bike rides down the neighborhood sidewalks. This home has been well kept and nicely updated. The large eat-in kitchen offers plenty of granite-topped counter space, loads of cabinets, and an oversized pantry as well as counter seating and […]
Don’t Do These Things After Applying For A Mortgage!
Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer – someone who will be able to tell you how […]
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