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Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right.

But there are some early signs that more listings are coming. According to the latest data, new listings (homeowners who just put their house up for sale) are trending up. Here’s a look at why this is noteworthy and what it may mean for you.

Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to release its most recent Existing Home Sales (EHS) report tomorrow. This monthly release provides information on the volume of sales and price trends for homes that have previously been owned. In the upcoming release, it’ll likely say home prices are down. This may seem a bit confusing, especially if you’ve been following along and reading the blogs saying home prices have hit the bottom and have since rebounded. So, why would this say home prices are falling when so many other price reports say they’re going back up? It all depends on the methodology of each one. NAR reports on the median home sales price, while some other sources use repeat sales prices. Here’s how those approaches differ…..

Sellers This Is For You …There’s Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today. Time To Take Advantage Of It- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor

Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. Especially if you consider how few homes there are for sale today.You may have heard inventory is low right now, but you may not fully realize just how low or why that’s a perk when you go to sell your house. ThisContinue reading “Sellers This Is For You …There’s Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today. Time To Take Advantage Of It- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor”

Real Home Value Calculator: Assessed Value vs Market Value – Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor

Understanding a home’s true market value is about more than pictures, software assessments and price-per-square-foot. Whether you’re a current homeowner thinking of selling or are house-hunting, it’s crucial you understand what factors affect home valuation. By partnering with a local market expert, sellers will avoid pricing their house out of the market (the kiss of death in real estate) and buyers will ensure they get a good deal on their next home.
So, how do you accurately calculate a home’s value? After all, the value a home is assigned by its town or county and the one it’s given when it’s listed are often dramatically different from one another. Which one is accurate and what does it all mean? Read on to learn more.

5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks Up- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Realtor

A common thought in real estate is never list your home in the winter offseason. Perpetuated by industry experts, agents and repeat sellers alike, this saying encourages many would-be sellers to wait until the spring peak to list their homes. However, studies show that homes listed in the winter offseason not only sell faster than those in the spring, but sellers also net more above their asking price at this time. Don’t wait until spring to sell. If you’ve been thinking of selling your home, here are five compelling reasons to list now.

‘Tis the Season: 5 Reasons Why Winter is a Great Time to Buy or Sell a Home- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor

This is generally considered the “offseason” in real estate. Many sellers mistakenly believe that the cold weather will keep buyers away and that no one is looking over the holidays. Unfortunately, many real estate professionals perpetuate this myth by advising their clients to “wait until the spring” to list their home.
The truth is, homes are bought and sold year round. And while the market is typically quieter during the fall and winter, savvy buyers and sellers know how to use this slow down to their advantage. In fact, depending on your circumstances, now may be the ideal time for you to purchase or list a home.

7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)- Todd Mowry -Your Local Orlando Realtor

No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all sellers want to make the mostContinue reading “7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)- Todd Mowry -Your Local Orlando Realtor”

10 Tips For Selling Your Home Faster And For Top Dollar

Here are 10 top priority pre listing tips for Home Sellers: 1.     The Front Door:  Many of us pull into our garages, rarely ever even using our front door, except for greeting guests from the inside, never seeing what our guests see as they’re standing at the door waiting for us to greet them. A clean, freshlyContinue reading “10 Tips For Selling Your Home Faster And For Top Dollar”