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Economic Turbulence Prompts Seattle Area Market Concern vs. Year Ago

Will Springer Realtor

Sellers who priced their homes appropriately enjoyed busy open houses in their first weekend on the market followed by multiple offers. Meantime, some of the bigger home builders – who are in the business of constructing and quickly selling product – are showing signs of financial stress.

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Weird Real Estate Agent Photos for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

From horror movie-esque semi-abandoned homes for rent to home decor that overshot “unique”, the owners and agents behind these funny ads thought things were perfect just as they were for their photos and open houses. Four things about Today’s Housing Market. This is actually about fewer buyers getting into contract.

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

in 2007-2008, few appraisers used them. I used Hypothetical Assumptions for new construction, of course. =. acre property complete with the castle and carriage house is on a riverbank. An artist and jeweler built the residence so that it blends into the surroundings, and the exterior has held up since its construction in 1989.

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Houston Real Estate Market Forecast: Current Data & 2022 Predictions

Houston Properties

While no one ever thinks they’ll be forced to sell in a down market, very few people predicted 9/11 (2001), Great Recession (2008), the collapse of oil prices (2014), or Hurricane Harvey (2017). Case Study #2: Buying “Pretty” New Construction, Overlooking Limited Land & Freeway Proximity. Quality of construction. Floor plan.

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

In this analysis, we also show you current data along with key lessons from both the 2015 oil price crash and the 2008 great recession. Get a free home valuation for your house and trends in your neighborhood. Properties are still going under contract. after the 2008 crash, average home prices still increased for ~12 months).

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Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market: How to Tell the Difference

Assurance Financial

In a market that favors buyers, sellers and their realtors have to put in a much greater effort to make their homes stand out through means of social media, open houses, and advertisements. Real estate overdevelopment in an area often leads to an excess housing supply. Tips for Buying in a Seller’s Market.