December 28, 2020 | HeidiMoves.com

Why It’s Important to Price Your House Right Today

For Sale By Owner (FSBO), Housing Market Updates, Real Estate Market, Sell My Home, Selling Your Home / By Heidi Tallos

Even in today’s sellers’ market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do. According to the U.S. Economic Outlook by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home prices nationwide are forecasted to increase by 4.5% in 2021. This means experts anticipate home values will continue climbing next year. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist for realtor.com, notes: […]

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A New Way to Shop for Homes in a Virtual World

Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, For Sale By Owner (FSBO), Housing Market Updates, Leasing or Renting, Mortgage, Plano, Real Estate Market, Sell My Home, Selling Your Home / By Heidi Tallos

In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live. This year, rather than delaying their home purchases, buyers – alongside their trusted real estate professionals –

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How Remote Work Can Power Your Vacation Home Sale

For Sale By Owner (FSBO), Mortgage, Real Estate Market, Sell My Home, Selling Your Home / By Heidi Tallos

This year, the opportunity to work remotely has increased the demand for vacation homes. Gay Cororaton, Senior Economist and Director of Housing and Commercial Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), notes: “Working from home is a positive factor in demand for vacation homes.” Buyers are taking advantage of the fact that working from home might be someplace other

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The Difference a Year Makes for Homeownership

Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Leasing or Renting, Life, Mortgage, Plano, Real Estate Market / By Heidi Tallos

Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. Here’s a look at three of them. 1. Move-up or Downsize: One option is to consider moving into a new

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Turning a House into a Happy Home

Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Leasing or Renting, Mortgage, Plano, Real Estate Market / By Heidi Tallos

We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, we’re drawn to the emotional reasons for homeownership. No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain scent or a favorite chair, the feel-good connections to our

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Did You Outgrow Your Home in 2020?

Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, For Sale By Owner (FSBO), Mortgage, Plano, Real Estate Market, Selling Your Home / By Heidi Tallos

It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along the way – might not be your forever home. Many needs have changed in 2020, and it’s okay to admit if your house no longer fits your lifestyle.

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