Learn One New Thing

02 Dec

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At Gallant Real Estate, we have a mantra: learn one new thing. As committed life long learners, we understand that being open to opportunities to learn helps us continue to grow and it makes life more interesting. Our broker, Deb Gallant, will often ask us “what did you learn today?” She sincerely wants to know... Read more »

With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?

02 Dec

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Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman explained: “Although the headwind of severe supply constraints in most markets has contributed to slight moderation in seasonally-adjusted and year-over-year new... Read more »

5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer

01 Dec

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Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer. Here are five keys to success for this important stage in the home buying process. 1. Listen... Read more »

Your House May Be High on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season

25 Nov

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Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why selling your house now, or keeping it on the market this season, is the best... Read more »

Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home

23 Nov

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This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those searching for their dream homes may be pressing pause on their searches as we... Read more »

Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year?

19 Nov

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In 2020, buyers got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. According to Freddie Mac, rates hit all-time lows 12 times this year, dipping below 3% for the first time ever while making buying a home more and more attractive as the year progressed (See graph below): When you continually hear how rates are... Read more »

Homes for Sale Are Rapidly Disappearing

17 Nov

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Through all the challenges of 2020, the real estate market has done very well, and purchasers are continuing to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates. Realtor Magazine just explained: “While winter may be typically a slow season in real estate, economists predict it isn’t likely to happen this year…Low inventories combined with high demand due to record-low... Read more »

Winter Will Bring a Flurry of Activity to the Housing Market

12 Nov

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In the second half of this year, the housing market surged with activity. Today, real estate experts are looking ahead to the winter season and the forecast is anything but chilly. As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), notes: “It will be one of the best winter sales years ever.” The typical winter slowdown in the housing... Read more »

Is it Safe to Sell My House Right Now?

09 Nov

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In today’s real estate market, the buzz is all about how it’s a great time to sell your house. Buyer demand is high, and there simply aren’t enough homes available to buy to meet that growing need. This means now is the time to make a move so you can close the deal on your ideal terms. Even in today’s... Read more »

Real Estate Is a Driving Force in the Economy

04 Nov

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As the economy recovers from this year’s health crisis, the housing market is playing a leading role in the turnaround. It’s safe to say that what we call “home” is taking on a new meaning, causing many of us to consider buying or selling sooner rather than later. Housing, therefore, has thrived in an otherwise... Read more »