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The insurance crisis is affecting the housing market

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

Insurance has been a glaring mess in California, and it’s really starting to affect the housing market. The goal is to give some perspective and advice to sellers […] The post The insurance crisis is affecting the housing market first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.

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Dear sellers, the housing market misses you

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

Sellers have been sitting, and it’s been a game-changer for the housing market in 2023. Today I want to share some stats and talk about appraising in today’s market. It’s also made valuations more difficult. Scroll by topic or digest slowly.

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Advice for Buyers & Sellers in Today’s Market

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

The housing market has shifted, and today I have some practical advice for buyers and sellers. This is coming from hundreds of conversations every month as well as stats I'm pulling. Some new memes too. Enjoy if you wish.

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Spring housing market gets more inventory

Housing Wire

Here’s the new listings data for last week over the last several years: 2024: 70,665 2023: 63,236 2022: 72,009 Price-cut percentage In an average year, one-third of all homes take a price cut — this is standard housing activity. However, for now, the labor market is getting softer, but not breaking. 2022: 19.2%

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Buyers & sellers feeling stuck in the housing market

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

Well, I can’t help but think of today’s housing market compared to the film. Sellers have tended to be stuck in the past expecting the market to be hotter than it actually is right now. I love the original Back to the Future movie. Do you too? And some buyers are stuck in the future, […].

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Sellers have been sitting out of the housing market too

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

There is so much talk about buyers sitting on the sidelines right now, but let’s talk about sellers who are also sitting. This is a local trend, but it’s something showing up in many markets across the country also.

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An open letter to sellers about today’s housing market

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

Dear Sellers, How are things? It’s been such a crazy market, but things are starting to change. I hope all is well. So, let’s chat. This is coming from a good place, and it’s based on observations and what I’m hearing from real estate professionals. WEBINAR ON THURSDAY: On May 19th at 10am I’ll be […].

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