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The housing market faced uncertainty in March, but now ‘it’s a circus’

Housing Wire

The housing market faced a lot of uncertainty when COVID-19 caused the real estate industry to pause under shut-downs, but low interest rates and the desire for more space has turned this year into a boom time for real estate agents. Lovern was actually on maternity leave at that time when open houses and contracts were paused. “In

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Buyers, Don’t Make These House Hunting Mistakes!

Lamacchia Realty

BUYERS, DON'T MAKE THESE HOUSE HUNTING MISTAKES! Not Hiring a Buyer’s Agent Some home buyers believe it’s better to work with the listing agent directly hoping they’ll get a better deal than if they hire a buyer’s agent. A buyer’s agent looks out for your best interests. 6 MISTAKES TO AVOID 1.

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Price Adjustments and the 2023 Market

Lamacchia Realty

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND THE 2023 MARKET In March 2022, it was clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where it was assumed that rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. Inventory didn’t increase at the rate most assumed it would.

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Price Adjustments in Florida Rise Rapidly

Lamacchia Realty

Elevated condo association and special assessment fees present an additional financial burden for condo owners, deterring potential buyers unless the purchase price is reduced sufficiently to offset the higher ongoing monthly costs. Source Condo inventory has been rising more than single families as sales have been decreasing since 2023.

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Price Adjustments in this New Housing Market

Lamacchia Realty

In early March it was becoming clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. For the past few years, with inventory at historically low levels , sellers were coming pretty close to naming their price and buyers were paying.

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How Many Homes Should I See Before Making an Offer?

Lamacchia Realty

When making such a huge decision, buyers often wonder how many homes they should see before they make an offer on the one they like. Buyers who only see a few homes. There are some buyers who luck out and make an offer on the first home they see. There are some buyers who luck out and make an offer on the first home they see.

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How to Take Advantage of the Cooler Summer Market

Lamacchia Realty

Despite all of it competition is still strong, and buyers are still out there, but with average prices increasing also at historic rates since 2020 and with the cost increase of borrowing, a shift in the market is happening. Congratulations, frustrated home buyers ! We aren’t at pre-COVID levels yet, but we are on the path.