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.
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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.
HIGHER RATES & SHORT SUPPLY: THE STATE OF REAL ESTATE IN 2022 – Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply shortage.1 But while some had hoped 2022 would bringContinue reading “HIGHER RATES & SHORT SUPPLY: THE STATE OF REAL ESTATE IN 2022 – Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor”
How to take Advantage of Your Home Equity- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Realtor
Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally, studies show that homeowners are happier and healthier than renters, and their children do better in school.1 But one of theContinue reading “How to take Advantage of Your Home Equity- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Realtor”
Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale By Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Realtor
We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes and earsContinue reading “Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale By Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Realtor”
Looking for a New Build? Read This First. -Todd Mowry Local Orlando Realtor
New Build or Existing Home: Which One Is Right for You? Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale. Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association of Realtors, that’s about 2.4 months of inventory, which is farContinue reading “Looking for a New Build? Read This First. -Todd Mowry Local Orlando Realtor”
Orlando Area Market Update For August 2021 from the Orlando Regional Realtors Association
Orlando Housing Market Activity Orlando Area Residential Real Estate Snapshot for August 2021 State of the Market Orlando’s median home price remained unchanged in August 2021 from the prior month – a record-high $320,000. The median price is 16% higher than August 2020’s $275,000. Sales fell for a second straight month this summer. In August 2021,Continue reading “Orlando Area Market Update For August 2021 from the Orlando Regional Realtors Association”
Major Things Buyers Should look For When Taking A Home Tour with a Realtor.
There are various things to look for on your home tour with a Realtor. You should look at all the usual things like the kitchen, baths, layout, rooms and the backyard… but there are also things that you should look at on your tour that can save you a lot of time and money ifContinue reading “Major Things Buyers Should look For When Taking A Home Tour with a Realtor.”
Great fixer available in Casselberry- UPDATE = SOLD
Great property for a starter home or to add to an investors portfolio. Near Casselberry Golf Club, shopping, and transportation. . 2 bedroom 1 bath home with a den that can be easily made into 3rd bedroom. Home also has large, separate family and living rooms. It also has a great fenced in yard forContinue reading “Great fixer available in Casselberry- UPDATE = SOLD”
1421 Fairway Oaks Dr Casselberry =SOLD !!! Todd Mowry Local Realtor
FOR SALE IN CASSELBERRY… SELLERS UPDATE !! THIS HOME IS SOLD !! EXIT REALTY MAGIC CITY WITH TODD MOWRY TEAMED UP WITH HOME EXPO REALTY AND GOT THIS HOME SOLD!! Search Homes in Casselberry FL HERE. Search Homes in Orlando HERE. Don’t wait while your neighbors sell their homes for great prices…Get your home soldContinue reading “1421 Fairway Oaks Dr Casselberry =SOLD !!! Todd Mowry Local Realtor”