by Susanne Novak | Jun 7, 2021 | Seller Tips
Two months ago, I was at a listing presentation for a $400,000 house in Dublin. The owner was an older lady looking to right-size and buy a patio home. The presentation went well. The lady’s family seemed to like my style and assertiveness and was ready to hire...
by Susanne Novak | Jun 22, 2020 | Buyer Tips
Some lenders are pulling back from rigorous credit score requirements following the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. This is good news for buyers. Credit scores on government loans have been lowered to 640. Some lenders accept as low as 620 for conventional loans....
by Susanne Novak | Jun 1, 2020 | Covid, Seller Tips
The housing market is facing a tremendous inventory shortage. While new listings are almost 30% lower than last year, home showing requests surpassed 2019 last week. As a result, the listing inventory has dropped below 3,000 active listings for the 10-county area...
by Susanne Novak | Jun 25, 2018 | Market Updates
Have We Reached the Top of the Market? I believe the May 2018 housing report indicates a shift in the market. Closed Sales are DOWN by 7.0% from a year ago. New Listings are UP by 8.2%. Sales are down because there are not enough affordable homes listed for sale that...
