Wednesday, January 10, 2018 / by Kelli Wygant
5 Reasons It WILL pay to sell your home in early 2018
We all remember the worst housing crash in our time back in 2008. However, nowadays the fallout feels squarely in our back pocket. Markets have bounced back in an amazing fashion and confidence is skyrocketing: From Raleigh, NC, to Stockton, CA—and everywhere in between—homes are flying off the market at record prices, and buyers are still clamoring to get in the game.
One thing is clear: It's a great time to be a seller.
"We’ve seen two or three years of what could be considered unsustainable levels of price appreciation, as well as an inventory shortage that resulted in a record low number of homes for sale across the country," says Javier Vivas, director of economic research for realtor.com®.
To be blunt: Today's buyers are tired. And in multiple cases that means they're willing to sacrifice to get their foot in the market.
Sounds like the stuff of seller's dreams, right? But know this: If you plan to sell in 2018—and y/ ...
One thing is clear: It's a great time to be a seller.
"We’ve seen two or three years of what could be considered unsustainable levels of price appreciation, as well as an inventory shortage that resulted in a record low number of homes for sale across the country," says Javier Vivas, director of economic research for realtor.com®.
To be blunt: Today's buyers are tired. And in multiple cases that means they're willing to sacrifice to get their foot in the market.
Sounds like the stuff of seller's dreams, right? But know this: If you plan to sell in 2018—and y/ ...