Buyer Tips
The Best Time to Buy a Home is the First Week of October – Are You Ready?
The first half of 2021 was extremely challenging for buyers. You had to compete against multiple offers typically above list price, the inventory was lower than ever, and many homes sold in just a few days. If you have lost out a few times, you may have concluded that...
2 Free Tools to Determine Climate Risk and Air Quality for Your Home
I just came back from a week-long vacation in the mountains around Salt Lake City. While Utah has not suffered from wildfires like California, the Salt Lake Valley is known for its low air quality. Luckily, the air we breathe in Columbus has been relatively clean and...
New Home Permits Are UP by 61% but Buyer Traffic Drops
A sharp rise in building permits and a decline in buyer traffic at model homes gives you more choice with less competition when you build new. However, the price of new construction is not going to drop anytime soon. Here are the details ... Building Permits Rise...
How Long Will the Housing Shortage Last?
Over the past few months, I talked to many frustrated buyers who were ready to give up on their home search and continue to rent. I believe this is a mistake as the market has been normalizing this summer. Will the Housing Shortage Continue? Unlike what most people...
Should You Build Now When Construction Costs Explode?
Many buyers see new construction as their only option to avoid bidding wars in today's competitive sellers’ market. However, building new is becoming increasingly expensive, and you may have to wait 12 months before you can move in. Should you consider new...
Don’t Write Love Letters to Sellers – You Could Get Sued
Many desperate buyers write Love Letters to Sellers hoping to convince them to pick their offer in a competitive situation. They try to create an emotional connection with homeowners to sway the decision in their favor. How Love Letters Become a Liability I know of...
Don’t Overpay Now! The Buying Frenzy May be Over Soon
Did you miss out due to multiple offers this spring? Don't give up, yet! You will have a second chance to buy without overpaying because the housing market seems to be normalizing. Now is Not the Time to Overpay! On Friday I toured a few listings with one of my...
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