The past few years have been rocky for real estate. In 2020, 2021 and 2022, we experienced a major seller’s market; homes were flying off the market for record high prices. For buyers, this meant competing with several other bids, settling for a less than ideal home, and paying far more than usual. When we […]
2022 Housing and the Impact of Interest Rates
It’s a tough time to be a home buyer right now, and relief may still be a long way off. During the pandemic, home prices soared and inventory dropped steeply. Things haven’t improved as much as we hoped they would. In 2022, there are a bit more options for home buyers, but prices haven’t come […]
2021 Housing Market: What’s Going On
If you’ve tried to buy or sell a house this year, then you know that this is no ordinary housing market. Houses are selling almost as soon as they’re listed, and for much higher than asking. Competition is fierce for properties that are available. And inventory is down significantly. So, what’s contributing to this trend, […]
Smart Money Moves to Make in a Down Housing Market
The 2019 housing market is probably best described as a standstill. There are less homes on the market, higher interest rates than in past years, and more people are staying right where they are. But just because there’s not much action in the housing market right now doesn’t mean you can’t capitalize on current opportunities. […]
New Hampshire Housing Shortage: What You Should Know
When it comes to real estate, it’s a seller’s market throughout the whole country. But where sellers benefit, do buyers suffer? This is the topic Laura Knoy recently discussed with her guests on The Exchange, a podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio. Knoy met with Carrie DiGeorge – Sales manager at Envoy Mortgage, Rachel Eames […]