by douglindstrom | May 24, 2021 | Musings & Ramblings, No Brainer Listing, Tips & Tools for Home Sellers
Today’s housing market is full of unprecedented opportunities. High buyer demand paired with record-low housing inventory is creating the ultimate sellers’ market, which means it’s a fantastic time to sell your house. However, that doesn’t mean sellers are guaranteed...
by douglindstrom | Oct 16, 2020 | Musings & Ramblings, Our Services, Your Advantage, Tips & Tools for Home Buyers, Tips & Tools for Home Sellers
Some Highlights With so few houses available on the market today, being ready for a bidding war is essential for prospective homebuyers. From pre-approval to making your best offer, here are three tips to make sure you can act quickly and confidently when you find the...
by douglindstrom | Oct 12, 2020 | FSBO, Musings & Ramblings, No Brainer Listing, Our Services, Your Advantage, Tips & Tools for Home Sellers
There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. During challenging times, like what we face today, it becomes even more important to have an expert you trust to help guide you through the process. If you’re considering...
by douglindstrom | Oct 5, 2020 | Market Statistics, Musings & Ramblings, No Brainer Listing, Our Services, Your Advantage
In today’s real estate market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do. According to the U.S. Economic Outlook by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home prices nationwide are forecasted to increase 4.7%...
by douglindstrom | Oct 2, 2020 | Musings & Ramblings, Our Services, Your Advantage, Tips & Tools for Home Sellers
Some Highlights According to CoreLogic, homeowners across the country are gaining significant equity. Over the past year, the average homeowner gained $9,800 in equity, growing their overall net worth. If you’re ready to sell your house and begin looking for your...
by douglindstrom | Sep 30, 2020 | Interest Rates & Mortgage Data, Market Statistics, Musings & Ramblings, No Brainer Listing, Our Services, Your Advantage, Tips & Tools for Home Sellers
If you’re thinking about moving, selling your house this fall might be the way to go. Here are four highlights in the housing market that may make your decision to sell this fall an easy one. 1. Buyers Are Actively in the Market ShowingTime, a leading real estate...
by douglindstrom | Sep 25, 2020 | Musings & Ramblings, No Brainer Listing, Our Services, Your Advantage, Tips & Tools for Home Sellers
Some Highlights As a seller today, you may think pricing your home on the high end will result in a higher final sale price, but the opposite is actually true. To sell your home quickly and for the best possible price, you should eliminate buyer concerns by pricing...
by douglindstrom | Aug 14, 2020 | High Plains Village, Loveland, No Brainer Listing, Our Services, Your Advantage
4178 Buffalo Mtn. 07 4178 Buffalo Mtn. 02 4178 Buffalo Mtn. 01 SOLD- High Plains Village Carefree Cottage Home We just sold this beautiful carefree cottage in High Plains Village at Centerra. Here is the link to the listing at 4178 Buffalo Mountain DR, Loveland CO...
by douglindstrom | Jul 28, 2020 | Musings & Ramblings, Our Services, Your Advantage, Tips & Tools for Home Buyers
In June, the number of first-time homebuyers accounted for 35% of the existing homes sold, a trend that’s been building steadily throughout the year. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “The share of first-time buyers increased in...
by douglindstrom | Jul 24, 2020 | Musings & Ramblings, Our Services, Your Advantage
Some Highlights A recent study shared by NAR notes that both buyers and sellers think an agent is more helpful than ever during the current health crisis. Expertise and professionalism are highly valued and can save buyers and sellers time and effort along the way. If...
by douglindstrom | Jul 20, 2020 | Musings & Ramblings, No Brainer Listing, Our Services, Your Advantage, Tips & Tools for Home Sellers
Inventory is arguably the biggest challenge for buyers in today’s housing market. There are simply more buyers actively looking for homes to purchase than there are sellers selling them, so the scale is tipped in favor of the sellers. According to the latest...
by douglindstrom | Jul 9, 2020 | Musings & Ramblings, Our Services, Your Advantage
In today’s fast-paced world where answers are just a Google search away, there are some who may question the benefits of hiring a real estate professional when selling a house. The reality is, the addition of more information can lead to more confusion. A real...
by douglindstrom | Jun 19, 2020 | FSBO, Musings & Ramblings, Neighborhood Specialist, No Brainer Listing, Our Services, Your Advantage
Some Highlights Buyer interest is high right now, so this summer is a great time to sell your house. Here are 7 strategies to help make your house showing a safe and effective one. Let’s connect today to get your house on the market while buying is...
by douglindstrom | May 20, 2020 | FSBO, Musings & Ramblings, Tips & Tools for Home Sellers
There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. During challenging times like the one we face today, it becomes even more important to have an expert help guide you through the process. If you’re considering selling on...
by douglindstrom | Apr 22, 2020 | Musings & Ramblings, Our Services, Your Advantage, Tips & Tools for Home Sellers
In a recent survey by realtor.com, people thinking about selling their homes indicated they’re generally willing to allow their agent and some potential buyers inside if done under the right conditions. They’re less comfortable, however, hosting an open...
by douglindstrom | Apr 14, 2020 | Musings & Ramblings, No Brainer Listing, Our Services, Your Advantage, Tips & Tools for Home Sellers
Every day that passes, people have a need to buy and sell homes. That doesn’t stop during the current pandemic. If you’ve had a major life change recently, whether with your job or your family situation, you may be in a position where you need to sell your...
by douglindstrom | Apr 10, 2020 | Musings & Ramblings, No Brainer Listing, Our Services, Your Advantage, Tips & Tools for Home Sellers
Some Highlights: Believe it or not, there are lots of things you can do to prep your house for a sale without even going to the store. Your real estate plans don’t have to be completely on hold even while we’ve hit the pause button on other parts of daily...
by douglindstrom | Apr 8, 2020 | Musings & Ramblings, No Brainer Listing, Our Services, Your Advantage
Today’s everyday reality is pretty different than it looked just a few weeks ago. We’re learning how to do a lot of things in new ways, from how we work remotely to how we engage with our friends and neighbors. Almost everything right now is shifting to a...
by douglindstrom | Apr 7, 2020 | Musings & Ramblings, Our Services, Your Advantage
There’s a ton of real estate information available in the news today and on the Internet. It can be extremely confusing, especially in times of uncertainty like we’re facing right now. If you’re thinking of buying or selling this year, you need an...
by douglindstrom | Mar 11, 2020 | Musings & Ramblings, Our Services, Your Advantage, Tips & Tools for Home Buyers
Things to Consider When Buying a Home The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don’t need to go through it alone.You may be wondering if now is a good time to buy a home … or if interest rates are projected to rise or fall. I put...