Some HighlightsThe #1 task sellers struggle with is setting the right asking price for their house.Without an agent’s help, you may set a price that turns away buyers and takes a long time to sell. To make sure your house is priced right, connect with a local agent. Because if the price isn’t compelling, it’s not selling. … [Read more...] about Why You Need an Agent To Set the Right Asking Price
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Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See
ID, 'property_price', true); $beds = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_beds', true); $baths = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_baths', true); $sqft = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_sqft', true); $mls = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_mls', true); ?> <?php } // Save property meta data function bhhs_save_property_meta($post_id) { // Check nonce if (!isset($_POST['bhhs_property_details_nonce']) || !wp_verify_nonce($_POST['bhhs_property_details_nonce'], 'bhhs_property_details')) { return; } // Check autosave if (defined('DOING_AUTOSAVE') && DOING_AUTOSAVE) { return; } // Check permissions if (!current_user_can('edit_post', $post_id)) { return; } // Save meta data $meta_fields = array( 'property_price', 'property_beds', 'property_baths', 'property_sqft', 'property_mls' ); foreach ($meta_fields as $field) { if (isset($_POST[$field])) { update_post_meta($post_id, $field, sanitize_text_field($_POST[$field])); } } } add_action('save_post', 'bhhs_save_property_meta');Trying to decide between renting or As the SCF report says:“. . . the 2019-2022 growth in median net worth was the largest three-year increase over the history of the modern SCF, more than double the next-largest one on record.”One big reason why homeowner wealth shot up is home equity.Equity is the difference between your home’s value and what you owe on your mortgage. You … [Read more...] about Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See
What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting
ID, 'property_price', true); $beds = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_beds', true); $baths = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_baths', true); $sqft = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_sqft', true); $mls = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_mls', true); ?> <?php } // Save property meta data function bhhs_save_property_meta($post_id) { // Check nonce if (!isset($_POST['bhhs_property_details_nonce']) || !wp_verify_nonce($_POST['bhhs_property_details_nonce'], 'bhhs_property_details')) { return; } // Check autosave if (defined('DOING_AUTOSAVE') && DOING_AUTOSAVE) { return; } // Check permissions if (!current_user_can('edit_post', $post_id)) { return; } // Save meta data $meta_fields = array( 'property_price', 'property_beds', 'property_baths', 'property_sqft', 'property_mls' ); foreach ($meta_fields as $field) { if (isset($_POST[$field])) { update_post_meta($post_id, $field, sanitize_text_field($_POST[$field])); } } } add_action('save_post', 'bhhs_save_property_meta');You may be hearing a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and how their actions will impact the housing market right now. Here’s why.The Fed meets again this week to decide the next step with the Federal Funds Rate. That's how much it costs banks to borrow from each other. Now, that’s not the same thing as setting mortgage rates, but mortgage rates can be influenced … [Read more...] about What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting
Expect the Unexpected: Anticipating Volatility in Today’s Housing Market
ID, 'property_price', true); $beds = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_beds', true); $baths = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_baths', true); $sqft = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_sqft', true); $mls = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_mls', true); ?> <?php } // Save property meta data function bhhs_save_property_meta($post_id) { // Check nonce if (!isset($_POST['bhhs_property_details_nonce']) || !wp_verify_nonce($_POST['bhhs_property_details_nonce'], 'bhhs_property_details')) { return; } // Check autosave if (defined('DOING_AUTOSAVE') && DOING_AUTOSAVE) { return; } // Check permissions if (!current_user_can('edit_post', $post_id)) { return; } // Save meta data $meta_fields = array( 'property_price', 'property_beds', 'property_baths', 'property_sqft', 'property_mls' ); foreach ($meta_fields as $field) { if (isset($_POST[$field])) { update_post_meta($post_id, $field, sanitize_text_field($_POST[$field])); } } } add_action('save_post', 'bhhs_save_property_meta');You’ve probably noticed one thing if you’re thinking about making a move: the housing market feels a bit unpredictable right now. The truth is, from home prices to mortgage rates, we’re seeing more volatility – and it’s important to understand why.At a high-level, let’s break down what’s happening and the best way to navigate it.What’s Driving Today’s Market Volatility?Factors … [Read more...] about Expect the Unexpected: Anticipating Volatility in Today’s Housing Market
Is a Fixer Upper Right for You?
ID, 'property_price', true); $beds = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_beds', true); $baths = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_baths', true); $sqft = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_sqft', true); $mls = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'property_mls', true); ?> <?php } // Save property meta data function bhhs_save_property_meta($post_id) { // Check nonce if (!isset($_POST['bhhs_property_details_nonce']) || !wp_verify_nonce($_POST['bhhs_property_details_nonce'], 'bhhs_property_details')) { return; } // Check autosave if (defined('DOING_AUTOSAVE') && DOING_AUTOSAVE) { return; } // Check permissions if (!current_user_can('edit_post', $post_id)) { return; } // Save meta data $meta_fields = array( 'property_price', 'property_beds', 'property_baths', 'property_sqft', 'property_mls' ); foreach ($meta_fields as $field) { if (isset($_POST[$field])) { update_post_meta($post_id, $field, sanitize_text_field($_POST[$field])); } } } add_action('save_post', 'bhhs_save_property_meta');Looking to buy a home but feeling like almost everything is out of reach? Here’s the thing. There’s still a way to become a homeowner, even when affordability seems like a huge roadblock – and it might be with a fixer upper. Let’s dive into why buying a fixer upper could be your ticket to homeownership and how you can make it work.What Is a Fixer Upper?A fixer upper is a home … [Read more...] about Is a Fixer Upper Right for You?