Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need. But what happens when your needs change? If this hits home for you, it may be time to make a move.

Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. While it’s still a sellers’ market, homes that are priced right are selling, and they get the most attention from buyers right now. If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, it’s important to lean on your expert real estate advisor when it comes to setting a list price.

Wow this week blew by quick. Week 1 April is over but let’s take a look back at March with a quick end-of-the-month recap! 

 Here's what’s happening in the market right here in Columbia County, NY

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power.

Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households.

So, given this information and what experts are saying about home prices, the question you might be asking is: should I buy a home this spring? Here are three reasons you should consider making a move:

The current housing shortage has an impact on how you search for a home this spring. With limited options on the market, buyers who consider what’s a necessity versus what’s a nice-to-have will be more successful in their home search.

REMINDER: Not everything you read about buying a home is true. Take, for instance, these 3 home buying myths:

Only 17 days till Spring! Hopefully this weekend’s snowstorm is the last of this weird winter season. Let’s take a look back at February with a quick end-of-the-month recap!  Here's what’s happening in the market right here in Columbia County, NY

So…if you’re thinking of selling this spring — here are 8 things you need to do now to make sure your home is ready to stand out against the competition, attract the widest audience of buyers and earn you top dollar.

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Buying a home is super exciting and a really big deal. It’s arguably the largest financial investment you’ve made to date. You have your act together in all areas of your life, but homeownership is a new frontier. You’ve been so focused on getting to the closing table, you might not have given much thought to what happens next.

So once you’ve signed on the dotted line, follow these 10 tips for homeowning like a pro:

I remind every one of my sellers how hard they’ve worked and how much they deserve every dime out of their homes. To make that happen, we go over these three tips:

Over the last few years, we’ve fully embraced the meaning of our homes as we spent more time than ever in them. As a result, the emotional benefits our homes provide have become even more important to us.

“Sellers who don’t have to move won’t be moving. The most common sellers will be: Homeowners downsizing . . . people moving to get more space, [households] looking for better schools…etc.”

So, if you’re on the fence about selling your house, consider the other reasons homeowners are choosing to make a move.

Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase.

Eek we’re already 4 days into February! Since we’re all sitting around trying to stay warm on the coldest day of the year, let’s take a look back at January with a quick end-of-the-month recap!  Here's what’s happening in the market right here in Columbia County, NY

Thinking of selling in 2023? Want to know what your home is worth?Attend our FREE Seller Seminar on Saturday, February 25th at 10am at Beach & Bartolo Realtors in Chatham

On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 288.7% over the last 32 years.

Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly.