Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 25, 2023

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. Since then, the number of homes for sale has been lower than any of the previous years.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2022

Now, months later, with rates up nearly 100% from the start of the year- January mortgage rates were hovering in the low to mid 3’s and this week reached 6.28%- diminished buyer affordability is causing a big downshift in demand. Rising prices weren’t favorable but with historically low mortgage rates , they were still affordable for buyers.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 10, 2022

Now in 2022, it’s predicted that inventory will continue to stay low and competition will remain immensely high. In this ultra-competitive market, buyers need to do all they can to make the strongest offer when the right house becomes available. Send that message with a heartfelt letter showing how much you love their home.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 12, 2024

With an expert in their corner, buyers will have a highly skilled professional to help them implement some of the following tactics to help set their offer apart from others in a bidding war. Some buyers send that message with a heartfelt letter showing how much they love the home. Appeal to their emotions. Real estate is a long game.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

2022 started with low inventory and high competition as predicted , but by April rates began their ascent and the market began its shift. This stalemate has maintained low inventory and competition among buyers for what is available on the market. Send that message with a heartfelt letter showing how much you love their home.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 26, 2024

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 Inventory rises when more sellers are listing than buyers are buying.

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