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Spring Into the MarketA P R I L R E A L E S T A T E N E W S L E T T E RSpring is just around the corner, and with it comes freshopportunities in the real estate market! Whether you’rethinking about buying, selling, or just sprucing up yourhome for the season, I’ve got you covered.T H E F O R N E R I S G R O U P | R E A L E S T A T E A G E N TW W W . T H E F O R N E R I S G R O U P . C O MH E L L O @ T H E F O R N E R I S G R O U P . C O M | 2 3 9 . 2 2 2 . 5 5 8 1Market Update: Is Now the Time to Buy or Sell?The spring market is warming up! Here’s what youneed to know:More homes hitting the market: Spring bringsincreased inventory, giving buyers more options.Home values are holding strong: Sellers, now is a greattime to list before summer competition picks up.Mortgage rates fluctuate: If you’re considering buying,locking in a rate now could save you thousands.Thinking of buying or selling? Let’s chat about yourbest move!
Whether you’re selling or just want afresh start, here are some top springcleaning tasks:Declutter: Donate or toss items youno longer need.Deep Clean Windows: Let thesunshine in with streak-freewindows.Boost Curb Appeal: A littlelandscaping goes a long way.Stage Your Space: Create aninviting, open feel for potentialbuyers.Spring CleaningChecklist: Get Your Home Market-Ready!Looking to cut down on energybills before summer? Here areeasy upgrades:Install a Smart Thermostat –Lower heating/cooling costs.Switch to LED Bulbs – Energy-efficient lighting saves money.Seal Drafts & Insulate – Keep yourhome comfortable year-round.These small changes can make abig impact—and even boost yourhome’s value!April Homeowner Tip:Energy-EfficientUpgrades
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House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s WhyIf you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years,here’s some good news. You have more options, so it may finally be time to kickoff your home search again. As Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin,explains:“Now is the best time to buy in the last two years. Mortgage rates arecomparable to what they were two years ago, and prices remain high. However,there is significantly more inventory . . .”The number of homes for sale has grown compared to last year, and even moreoptions are on the way. While this is typical for the busy spring season, here’swhy this is so important right now.Homeowners are listing their houses at the highest pace we’ve seen in a while.New Listings Are on the RiseOver the past few months, the number of new listings, or homes that haverecently been put on the market for sale, has been steadily rising (see graphbelow):Basically, more people are putting their homes on the market each month –whether they’re moving up, downsizing, or relocating. And this trend is apositive sign for the housing market.Sellers who may have been on the fence the past few years are starting to jumpback in. That’s helping to boost overall inventory and create betteropportunities for both buyers and move-up sellers alike.
But it’s not just that the number of fresh options is upmonth-over-month; there’s also been a jump compared tolast year. According to Realtor.com, new listings in March were 10.2%higher than last year, making it the biggest March for newlistings since 2021 (see graph below):For anyone who’s been waiting for more choices, this isexactly what you’ve been hoping for – because more homescoming onto the market means more options and a bettershot at finding one that fits your needs.To make sure you don't miss out on any of the latest listingsfor your area, lean on a local real estate agent.Bottom LineIf you're thinking about making a move this spring, now maybe the time to start exploring your options. With more freshlistings hitting the market, you may find a home you lovewaiting for you.What features or neighborhoods are at the top of your wishlist?
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As we welcome a new season, We just want to sayTHANK YOU for your trust and referrals. Yoursupport means the world, and We are here to helpwith any of your real estate needs!