Since June of last year, we have seen an increase in the inventory of homes for sale month per month. Every spring and summer, the inventory increases because people want to sell their home. For those with children, they may want to be in their new home for the beginning of the school year. If […]
Why Buying or Selling Your Home Should NOT Be a DIY Project
In today’s fast-paced world where answers are a Google search away, there are some who may wonder what the benefits of hiring a real estate professional to help them in their home search are. The truth is, the addition of more information can often cause more confusion. Shows like Property Brothers, Fixer Upper, and dozens more on HGTV have given many a false […]
5 Reasons Why This Summer Is A Good Time To Sell Your Home
Here are 5 compelling reasons listing your Knoxville home for sale this summer makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and able to purchase… and are in the market right […]
4 Questions To Ask Before Selling Your Home in Knoxville
Are you planning on selling your house in Knoxville in 2019? You will no doubt have more than 4 questions on your mind, but knowing the answers to these will get you started with confidence! Let’s get together to answer these and any other questions you may have! Contact me, Troy Stavros with CornerStone […]
Data Confirms That Now Is a Great Time to Sell Your Home in Knoxville
Heading into the spring buying market, there are strong trends starting to emerge. The inventory of homes for sale has increased on a year-over-year basis for eight months in a row. Home price appreciation has continued to grow, although at a slower rate. The homeownership rate has reached heights last seen in 2014, with millennials […]
The Knoxville Housing Market Will “Spring Forward” This Year!
Just like our clocks this weekend, in the majority of the country, the housing market will soon “spring forward!” Similar to tension in a spring, the lack of inventory available for sale in Knoxville has been holding back the market. Many potential sellers believe that waiting until Spring is in their best interest. Traditionally, they would have been right. […]
Why It Doesn’t Make Sense To Wait For Spring To Sell Your Home
The price of any item (including residential real estate) is determined by the theory of ‘supply and demand.’ If many people are looking to buy an item and the supply of that item is limited, the price of that item increases. The supply of homes for sale dramatically increases every spring, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). As […]
Things You Need To Know In A Shifting Real Estate Market
Whether you are thinking of selling your house or buying a home, today’s real estate headlines can be confusing – perhaps even concerning. What is actually happening with mortgage rates? Are home values dropping or are they just rising at a slower pace? What impact will the economy have on the housing market? If you […]
Buying A Home In Knoxville This Year? Here Comes The Inventory!
The top reason homeowners cited for not listing their home for sale in 2018, was their belief that they would be unable to find a home to buy. After 3 years of declining inventory for sale, we’re finally starting to see more listings come to market! Let’s get together to chat about what this means […]
Selling Your Home? Come On Down.. But Make Sure the Price is Right!
If you’ve ever watched “The Price is Right,” you know that the only way to win is to be the one to correctly guess the price of the item you want without going over! That means your guess must be just slightly under the retail price. In today’s shifting real estate market, where more inventory is coming […]
The Best Time To List Your House, Might Be RIGHT NOW!
You may have heard that the housing market is softening. There is no doubt that buyer traffic has decreased. There are fewer purchasers in the market than there were last month and at this time last year. What you may not have heard, however, is that there is still a severe shortage of listing inventory […]
2 Tips For Selling Your Home Fast and For Top Dollar
Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW This may seem counterintuitive, but let’s look […]