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Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home

Posted by Carrie Di Pilato on August 10, 2021 in  uncategorized
Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind, they may also be missing crucial information about today’s housing market that you need to make your best decision. Before you decide whether you’re ready to buy a home, you should know how to answer these three questions. 1. What’s Going on with Home Prices? Home prices are one factor that directly impacts how much it will cost to buy a home a... read more

The Summer Report: 5 Summer Activities Not To Be Missed In Grand Junction

Written By Paige Herron
Posted by Inactive Paige Herron on August 09, 2021 in  uncategorized
Grand Junction is an amazing place to experience any time of the year. Summer, however, is definitely the time of year you don’t want to skip. Here are 5 things in Grand Junction you do not want to miss out on!1. Check out the Colorado National Monument. There are several trails for hiking/biking with views that will blow your mind! It has one of the most scenic road cycling events in the United States. Bring some food and check out the sunrise or sunset from one of the beautiful trails! 2. There are 5 beauti... read more

Today’s Real Estate Market Explained Through 4 Key Trends

Posted by Jacqueline Styons on July 26, 2021 in  uncategorized
As we move into the second half of the year, one thing is clear: the current real estate market is one for the record books. The exact mix of conditions we have today creates opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here’s a look at four key components that are shaping this unprecedented market. A Shortage of Homes for Sale Earlier this year, the number of homes available for sale fell to an all-time low. In recent months, however, inventory levels are starting to trend up. The latest Monthly... read more

Diving Deep into Today’s Biggest Buyer Concerns

Posted by Carrie Di Pilato on July 23, 2021 in  uncategorized
Last week, Fannie Mae released their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). Though the survey showed 77% of respondents believe it’s a “good time to sell,” it also confirms what many are sensing: an increasing number of Americans believe it’s a “bad time to buy” a home. The percentage of those surveyed saying it’s a “bad time to buy” hit 64%, up from 56% last month and 38% last July. The latest HPSI explains: “Consumers also continued t... read more

Housing Supply Is Rising. What Does That Mean for You?

Posted by Carrie Di Pilato on July 22, 2021 in  uncategorized
An important factor in today’s market is the number of homes for sale. While inventory levels continue to sit near historic lows, there are indications we may have hit the lowest point we’ll see. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, recently said of our supply challenges: “It looks like inventory may have hit a bottom (we’ve seen this in the higher frequency data as well). Unsold inventory in May was at 2.5 months supply, up from 2.4.” ... read more
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