Posts with tag 'Selling a Home'

Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. Across the country in April, new listings fell nearly 45%, and sales volume fell 15% compared to last year.¹

Fortunately, as restrictions have eased, we've seen an uptick in market activity, most notably here in Michigan where real estate had been completely shut down. And economists at Realtor.com expect a rebound in July, August, and September, as fears about the pandemic subside, and buyers return to the market with pent-up demand from a lost spring season.²

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These days, it seems like everyone's looking for ways to cut costs and stretch their income further. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your household expenses without making radical changes to your standard of living. When combined, these small adjustments can add up to significant savings each month.

Here are 20 things you can start doing today to lower your bills, secure better deals, and begin working toward your financial goals.

1. Refinance Your Mortgage - For prime borrowers, mortgage rates are at or near historic lows. Depending on your current mortgage rate and the terms you choose, refinancing could save you a siz...

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"What is happening in the real estate market right now?"

That's the question I keep getting asked, so here are the facts to give everyone a better idea.

The National Association of Realtors conducted a flash survey* last week to get a feel for Covid-19's effects on the behavior of buyers and sellers nationally. Here's what they found:

• 60% of buyers have postponed the buying process for a couple of months.
• 12% of buyers have postponed their search indefinitely.

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I'm so excited about these two homes I just listed in Berrien County!

Let me tell you why.

3015 Portage Road, Niles MI 49120

This home is WONDERFUL! It's the kind of place when you enter it, you just want to sink right down into a chair and make yourself comfortable for the rest of the day. 
It was custom designed...a one-owner beauty. 

They didn't miss a detail: timeless finishes like oak hardwood floors, solid wood interior doors (no white plastic fake woodgrain here!), big windows for plenty of natural light, beautifully stained wood window frames, quartz counter tops, and so much closet/storage space it's almost shocking. 
This home has really been taken car...

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