• Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now,Lisa Fabiano

    Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now

    Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In the industry, it’s called a concession or an incentive. What Are Concessions and Incentives? When a seller or bui

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  • Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others,Lisa Fabiano

    Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others

    As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As Redfin says: “. . . today’s housing market has been topsy-turvy since the pandemic. Low inventory (though rising) and high prices have created a strange mix: Some homes ar

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  • Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again,Lisa Fabiano

    Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again

    It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just weren’t great. Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing all over. That made it really hard to find a home you lov

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