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May 2024 Market Update Brunswick County NC
“I don’t think I can emphasize how significant it is that we’ve already hit $1 billion in total sales this year,” said Cynthia Walsh, CEO of the Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR). “To hit $1 billion in five months, when a decade ago we couldn’t hit $1 billion in a year, shows the growth... Read More
August/September 2022 Real Estate Report
Brunswick County Market Report August-Current 2022 Now lets talk about Brunswick County’s Residential Stats: 10% LESS new listings in August 22 than August 21Almost the same amount of units sold in August 22 than August 21Avg SP and Median SP up slightly over August 21Almost the same total sales $ in Aug 22 and Aug... Read More
Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run
Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it’s still a good idea to buy a home right now. While market factors are definitely important, there’s also a bigger picture to consider: the long-term benefits of homeownership. Think of it this... Read More
Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot
Sell Your House During the Winter Sweet Spot A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure, buyer demand usually picks up at that time of year. But here’s the catch: so does your competition because a lot of people put their homes on the market at the same time.... Read More
Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs? A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below): If you’re feeling stressed because... Read More
Make Your House the Top Thing on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season
Make Your House the Top Thing on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season With the holidays right around the corner, homeowners planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait? Some may even consider taking their house off the market until next spring. But is that the best choice? Because at this time of... Read More
Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates
Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down. And if you’ve seen headlines about the early November Federal Funds Rate cut by the Federal Reserve (The Fed), maybe you got hopeful mortgage... Read More
How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today
How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your budget. If you’re feeling stuck, co-buying could be one way to help you get your foot in the door. Freddie Mac says: “If you are an aspiring homeowner, buying a... Read More
Don’t Miss Out on the Growing Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs
Don’t Miss Out on the Growing Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs With rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it’s important you know about every resource that could help make buying a home possible. And one thing you’ll want to be aware of is just how much the number of down payment assistance (DPA) programs has grown... Read More
What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?
What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility? If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the next they dip down a bit. So, what’s driving this constant change? Let’s dive into just a few of the major reasons why... Read More
Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House
Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s even a good idea to move right now. Or you’re stressed... Read More
More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer
More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to buy. Let’s look at two reasons why. You Have More Options To... Read More