In November we saw interest rates start to come down..finishing close to 7%. Fingers crossed the 8% rate we saw in October was the peak and we are now on the downward slope. Experts are pretty confident that the Fed will not hike rates this week and that with inflation cooling the Fed will start cutting rates by mid 2024.

Interest rates hit 8%, the highest in 20+ years. Home sales continued to slow as a result. Rates dipped in the first week of November but are already creeping back up and the Fed may have one more rate increase coming in December.

So will prices or interest rates come down anytime soon? Probably not. Inventory in Columbia County remains tight overall, which will keep prices stable.

But there’s a lot of price adjustments happening right now, so the market is heading for a crash, right?

🍂 It’s the final quarter of 2023, 3 months left in the year… Is anyone else feeling reflective… Are there things you really wanted to get done this year but haven’t tackled yet? Buying a house perhaps?

Before we look forward, lets take a look back at what happened in September

September saw an increase in new listings but new pendings and solds did not keep pace. Did interest rates hanging out in the high 7% range have something to do with it? Yes, these interest rates are keeping a lot of would be buyers on the sidelines and a lot of would be sellers staying put.

August saw a dip in new listings, but active listings are at the highest level for the year, but they’re still at a historically low level.

36% of active listings (93) are below $500K, but this price range makes up 54% of all sales year to date

34% of active listings (88) are between $500K-$1M, this price range makes up 33% of all sales year to date

29% of active listings (75) are over $1M, but this price range only makes up 13% of all sales year to date.

Have you been thinking it's time for a move, either downsizing, moving up, or relocating? Have you been thinking about selling your home but not sure where to start? Are you just curious about what your home is worth today in the current real estate market

📈Listings climbed slightly but remain historically low…it still feels very much like there’s nothing on the market. Interest rates have climbed and that has definitely softened buyer demand.

We are just past the halfway mark of 2023, so let’s look back🧐 Year to date we are seeing that closed sales are down approximately -29% compared to the same time last year. Median sales price is up about +15% compared to the same time last year. The number of active listings has grown slightly month over month but still lags behind last year.

Have you been thinking it's time for a move, either downsizing, moving up, or relocating? Have you been thinking about selling your home but not sure where to start? Are you curious if everything you’ve heard recently about the real estate market is true?   🏡💰🤔

Seriously where do the days go⏳how is it June 9th already? TGIF here’s some light reading on the real estate market (May recap) as we head into the weekend.

I can’t believe how quickly we are blowing thru May… how is it the 9th already? Let’s take a look back at April with a quick end-of-the-month recap! 

Here's what’s happening in the market right here in Columbia County, NY

Is it time to downsize? Are you thinking about selling your home and moving on?

Or

Are you running out of space and thinking it’s time to move up into a larger home? Wondering how to navigate buying and selling at the same time?

Come to my next seller seminar and learn everything you need to know to get your home ready to sell and what to expect from listing to closing.

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone in your position right now.

Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home. Energy prices have increased over the last year, so look for energy-efficient features in your home search.

Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need. But what happens when your needs change? If this hits home for you, it may be time to make a move.

Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. While it’s still a sellers’ market, homes that are priced right are selling, and they get the most attention from buyers right now. If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, it’s important to lean on your expert real estate advisor when it comes to setting a list price.

Wow this week blew by quick. Week 1 April is over but let’s take a look back at March with a quick end-of-the-month recap! 

 Here's what’s happening in the market right here in Columbia County, NY

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power.

Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households.

So, given this information and what experts are saying about home prices, the question you might be asking is: should I buy a home this spring? Here are three reasons you should consider making a move:

The current housing shortage has an impact on how you search for a home this spring. With limited options on the market, buyers who consider what’s a necessity versus what’s a nice-to-have will be more successful in their home search.