Catie Carter, The Local Team with Platinum Realty

Is Right Now the Right Time to Sell? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re on the fence about selling your house, now is a great time to take advantage of sky-high demand, low supply, and fierce buyer competition.... With buyer demand rising and historically low inventory for sale, if you’re in a position to move, your house may really stand out from the crowd. Let’s connect today to get your listing process underway. See more

No Matter What the Groundhog Says, You Should Sell Before Spring No matter how soon the groundhog says spring will come, don't wait to put your house on the market. Let's connect to talk about why now is a great time to sell.

What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes available for sale today. Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their Existing Home Sales Report, which shows that the inventory of homes for sale is currently at an all-time low. The report explains: Total housing inventory at the end of December totaled 1.07 million units, down 16.4% from November and down 23% from one year ago (1.39...

What Happens When Homeowners Leave Their Forbearance Plans? According to the latest report from Black Knight, Inc., a well-respected provider of data and analytics for mortgage companies, 6.48 million households have entered a forbearance plan as a result of financial concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s where these homeowners stand right now: 2,543,000 (39%) are current on their payments and have left the program... 625,000 (9%) have paid off their mortgages 434,000 (7%) have negotiated a repayment plan and have left the program 2,254,000 (35%) have extended their original forbearance plan 512,000 (8%) are still in their original... See more

Ready to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to buy your next home? DM me to get the process started. I’ll help you navigate the digital steps you need to know to stay healthy and safe along the way in our local market.

More people are finding out that working from home may not be just a necessity during the pandemic, but a long-term opportunity once it’s over. This opens a lot of doors to find a home that’s more affordable or more appealing to your needs and interests. If you’re considering making a move this year, DM me to explore your options.