dalia kibby realtor: KEY REAL ESTATE TERMS EVERY HOMEBUYER SHOULD LEARN
- 01/22/24 12:31 PM
Some Highlights Buying a home is a big deal and can feel especially complicated if you don't know the terms used during the process. If you want to become a homeowner this year, it's a good idea to learn these key housing terms and understand how they relate to the current housing market. That will help you feel confident when you buy a home. Let’s connect so you can get expert help with any questions you have.
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dalia kibby realtor: IS YOUR HOUSE AT THE TOP OF A BUYER'S WISH LIST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?
- 11/20/23 05:38 AM
This time every year, homeowners who are planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait until after the holidays? Some sellers with homes already on the market may even remove their listing until the new year.
But the truth is, many buyers want to purchase a home for the holidays, and your house might be just what they’re looking for. As an article from Fortune Builders explains:
“ . . . while a majority of people take a step back from the real estate market during the holiday months, you may find when the temperature drops, your potential for a great real … (1 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: KEY SKILLS YOU NEED YOUR LISTING AGENT TO HAVE
- 10/09/23 09:39 AM
Selling your house is a big decision. And that can make it feel both exciting and a little bit nerve-wracking. But the key to a successful sale is finding the perfect listing agent to work with you throughout the process. A listing agent, also known as a seller's agent, helps market and sell your house while advocating for you every step of the way.
But, how do you know you've found the perfect match in an agent? Here are three key skills you’ll want your listing agent to have.
They Price Your House Based on the Latest DataWhile it may be tempting to pick the … (6 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: REMOTE WORK IS CHANGING HOW BUYERS SEARCH FOR A HOME
- 09/25/23 01:49 PM
The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective, that's a 417% increase compared to the pre-pandemic years when there were just 7 million remote workers.
If you’re in the market to buy a home and you work remotely either full or part-time, this trend is a game-changer. It can help you overcome some of today’s affordability and housing inventory challenges.
How Remote Work Helps with AffordabilityRemote or hybrid work allows you to change how … (2 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: PRICING YOUR HOUSE RIGHT STILL MATTERS TODAY
- 08/07/23 09:55 AM
While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 76% of homes sold within a month and the average saw 3.5 offers in June.
To set yourself up to see advantages like these, you need to rely on an agent. Only an agent has the expertise needed to find the right asking price for your house. Here’s what’s at stake if that price isn’t accurate for today’s market value.
The price … (1 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: THE BENEFITS OF DOWNSIZING FOR HOMEOWNERS
- 07/07/23 11:08 AM
Some Highlights Downsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when they retire or when their needs change, but with inflation still high, it’s also a way to reduce costs. Downsizing could help cut down on your expenses and your equity can fuel your move. If you’re thinking about moving to a smaller home, let’s connect to go over your housing goals and look at your options on our local market. … (2 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: THE BENEFITS OF SELLING A HOME NOW, PER EXPERTS
- 06/05/23 08:51 AM
If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale. And, with so few homes on the market, buyers will have fewer options, so you set yourself up to get the most eyes possible on your house.
Here’s what industry experts are saying about why selling now has its benefits:
Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR):
“Inventory levels are still at … (5 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: THE IMPACT OF CHANGING MORTGAGE RATES
- 05/22/23 07:25 AM
Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power. These charts show how rates generally affect your monthly payment. The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an informed buying decision is to rely on the expertise of a local real estate professional and mortgage lender. … (6 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: THINKING OF MAKING A LOWBALL OFFER FOR A HOME?
- 05/22/23 05:48 AM
There is so much information available today on properties; it's easy for homebuyers to look up a property they like on tax records to learn what the present homeowner paid for it & how long they've lived in the place. Using that information, they then determine what they consider to be a 'fair price' for the place. This strategy ignores present market conditions, which is what dictates market value.If the home is fairly priced, going in with a lowball offer (defined as 10% or more below the list price) may result in an offer rejection, especially if the property is a … (6 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: FOR SALE: PEMBROKE PINES, FL 4BD/3.5BTH + LOFT HOME
- 05/16/23 11:34 AM
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dalia kibby realtor: HOMEOWNERS HAVE TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF HOME EQUITY NOW
- 05/15/23 12:54 PM
Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) explains how your equity grows over time:
“Housing wealth (home equity or net worth) gains are built up through price appreciation and by paying off the mortgage.”How Your Equity Can Help You Achieve Your GoalsThe equity you build up over the years can be used to your advantage when you … (3 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: THE BEST TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME IS WHEN OTHERS AREN'T SELLING
- 05/12/23 07:05 AM
If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm.
Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed their homes was in April 2020, when the pandemic hit and stalled the housing market (shown in red in the graph below). In more typical years, roughly 500,000 sellers add their homes to the market in April. This year, we saw fewer than 400,000 sellers entering the market in April (see graph … (3 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: LEVERAGE YOUR EQUITY WHEN YOU SELL YOUR HOUSE
- 03/13/23 10:52 AM
One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home. But before you can put it to use, you should understand exactly what equity is and how it grows. Bankrate explains it like this:
“Home equity is the portion of your home you’ve paid off – in other words, your stake in the property as opposed to the lender’s. In practical terms, home equity is the appraised value of your home minus any outstanding mortgage and loan balances.”
Majority of Americans Have a Large Amount of … (4 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: BOOST YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL WITH EXPERT GUIDANCE
- 02/20/23 10:51 AM
To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while, that’s a sign it may not be hitting the mark for potential buyers. But here’s the thing. Right now, homes that are updated and priced at market value are still selling fast.
Today, homes with curb appeal that are presented well are still selling quickly, … (5 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: WHY IT MAKES SENSE TO MOVE BEFORE SPRING
- 01/28/23 02:36 PM
Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready to buy a home, here’s why it makes sense to move before the spring market picks up.
Spring Should Bring a Wave of Buyers to the Market In most years, the housing market goes through predictable seasonal trends in activity. Winter is typically a quiet point … (3 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: TAKING THE FEAR OUT OF SAVING FOR A HOME
- 10/31/22 07:15 AM
If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter. And to do that, turn to trusted real estate professionals. They can help you plan your finances and prepare your budget.
Here are just a few costs experts say you can expect.
1. Down Payment Saving for your down payment is likely top of mind as you set out to buy a home. But do you know how much … (2 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: CONSIDER CONDOS WHEN LOOKING FOR A HOME
- 09/28/22 09:14 AM
The historically low inventory over the past few years led to challenges for many buyers trying to find a home that met their needs and their budget. If you’re in the same boat, you should know the recent shift in the housing market may have opened up doors for you to restart your search.
The inventory of homes for sale has increased this year, and that’s giving buyers much needed options. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, says:
“. . . today’s shoppers have more than 5 homes to consider for every 4 they had at this time a year ago.”
But perspective … (2 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: TOP REASONS TO SELL YOUR HOME NOW
- 09/21/22 12:41 PM
Some people believe there’s a group of homeowners who may be reluctant to sell their houses because they don’t want to lose the historically low mortgage rate they have on their current home. You may even have the same hesitation if you’re thinking about selling your house.
Data shows 51% of homeowners have a mortgage rate under 4% as of April this year. And while it’s true mortgage rates are higher than that right now, there are other non-financial factors to consider when it comes to making a move. In other words, your mortgage rate is important, but you may have other things going on … (5 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: NEW HOMES FOR SALE IN COOPER CITY, FL.
- 09/09/22 07:02 AM
At last...New home construction now underway in well located Cooper City, FL.. Kingfisher Reserve will be a community of 39 newly built, contemporary style homes ranging from 2,588 to 3,522 square feet under air. The one and two story homes will have 3 to 6 bedrooms and 2.5 to 5.5 bathrooms. These will be elegant homes with all the latest and best in construction finishes including modern arquitecture elevations, decorator color schemes, brick pavered driveways and walkways, bronze impact windows and more. The community will have an upscale gated … (0 comments)
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dalia kibby realtor: WHY IT'S STILL A HOME SELLERS' MARKET
- 08/08/22 01:26 PM
As there’s more and more talk about the real estate market cooling off from the peak frenzy it saw during the pandemic, you may be questioning what that means for your plans to sell your house. If you’re thinking of making a move, you should know the market is still anything but normal.
Even though the supply of homes for sale has been growing this year, there’s still a shortage of homes on the market. And that means conditions continue to favor sellers today. That’s because the level of inventory of homes for sale can help determine if buyers or sellers are in the driver’s seat. Think … (4 comments)
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