Winter is far from the ideal listing season, having a quarter of the sales we see in spring markets. Although selling in the snowy season adds some difficulty, we call it a welcomed challenge. Having survived over 35 years in Newton real estate, we’ve got some helpful strategies and tips for anyone looking to sell.
Get your home ready for fall with this prep checklist!
Pending home sales rose to their highest level this February, and remain higher than a year ago according to the National Association of REALTORS?. Led by a sizeable increase in the Midwest, all major regions except for the Northeast saw an increase in contract activity.
Although the Pending Home Sales index, a forward-looing indication based on contract signings, has now increased year-over-year for 18 consecutive months, last month?s gain was the smallest.
"Buying a home in fall and winter months will ensure you get the best deal." This is a phrase that anyone who has bought a home is probably familiar with.
RealtyTrac set out to test the validity of this statement and here's what they found.
The study analyzed over 32 million sales of single-family homes [...]