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What happened this month in real estate? Let’s take a look… Interest rates jumped the highest they have in 3 years to 4.5-5%, which could bring this housing market frenzy to a close. This was the largest jump within a week in over a decade! One year ago today, interest rates were at 2.65% and now they’re at around 4.8%, that’s double from a year ago. The question here is will 5% be a common percentage for us. If that’s so, someone who put down a 20% downpayment on a $585,000 home will see their mortgage payment jump by as much as 10%. How does inflation play into all this? It has not yet shown that buyers are reacting in a different way–housing is still in demand. Buyers are even accelerating their plans and increasing their bids in an effort to close on a loan before rates go higher. Since we’re at the beginning of the spring shopping season, there’s also an ongoing shortage of houses which is why we’re seeing demand still so strong. Here at Stewart Real Estate Group, we are watching every economic indicator and tracking inflation and interest rates very closely, but as of right now we say get it done! We don’t know what the future holds, so now is the best time.If you have any questions about this market update or real estate in general, feel free to call or email me. I would love to hear from you.…
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Your March market update on inflation, jobs, real estate, and more. In today’s housing market update, let’s talk about jobs, inflation, the stock market, and, of course, real estate in general. First, we need to address The Great Resignation. People everywhere are leaving their jobs. Surprisingly, we added 467,000 jobs in January. The good news is that we’re adding jobs at a steady pace, but the bad news is that the job increase is another reason behind rising interest rates. We are at the lowest we’ve been for long-term joblessness that we’ve been for a while. In January 2020, that number was at 4 million, but right now, we’re are only at half of that. “If you own a home, you may want to sell sooner rather than later.” Some major interest rate hikes are looming over our economy. Wall Street is predicting seven increases in this year alone. In March, The Federal Reserve will raise rates again, and if the economy doesn’t backslide, they’ll keep increasing. These increases will be about 0.25% each, so if you have a 4% interest rate, lock in these rates now before they climb. We all thought that inflation would be a hot mess, but it looks like it’s backing off. The numbers aren’t in quite yet, but it is looking good so far. The COVID money is all drying up, so it looks like people are heading back to work and restraining their spending. However, rents have skyrocketed. The single most expensive thing is the cost of living, and the second is cars. Brand new and used cars are at an all-time high, which is really hurting people’s disposable income. The stock market has been a wild ride.70% of all stocks traded on the NASDAQ were down 20% or more, while 40% were down 60% or more. Facebook jumped down 24%, while Amazon jumped up 24% on the exact same day. Stocks have been overvalued for a while, so we probably won’t see another 20% growth like we did last year. Just stay steady; don’t worry about the ups and downs. Let’s move on to real estate. In January 2022, we saw the lowest inventory levels in history, so why is that? Simply, fewer sellers are going on the market. Because of this, homes have gone up 16% to 18%, and we’ve seen a big push of buyers trying to get a new home before interest rates rise again. Rents have also gone up, and people want to put their money into their own property instead of paying those high rents. In Portland, we saw a mass migration of people moving out. People want a lower cost of living. With higher prices and sales taxes, it’s harder for people to size down here, so they’re moving to more affordable states. Sellers also have a lot of equity, so they are pushing prices up when they go to buy a new home. My prediction is that we will continue to see multiple offers heading into spring, but we will see a slowdown as we make our way through the year. The interest rate hikes will affect buyers’ purchasing power, and they’ll get fatigued over time. If you own a home, you may want to sell sooner rather than later. If you have any questions about this market update or real estate in general, feel free to call or email me. I would love to hear from you.…
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I run down seven reasons why you should stage your home before you sell. Should you stage your home? Every real estate agent will tell you yes, but they might not tell you why. Today I want to run through seven benefits of staging your home: 1. Functional obsolescence. This is a fancy real estate term, but it just means that you can show how flaws in your floor plan aren’t really flaws. If you have a challenging floor plan that takes away from your home, staging can help buyers envision how they might use the space. 2. You can stand out from your competition. If you live in an area where most of the homes are similar, staging can make your property stand out. “If you stage your home, you could sell quickly and for more money. ” 3. It brightens up a blank canvas. This is especially true for new construction homes. Putting furniture in an otherwise brand-new house will make it feel less sterile and more comfortable. 4. It helps with in-person and online viewings. Statistically, buyers are more likely to view a home if the photos include staging. 5. You get more showings. If your home looks great, more buyers will look at your home, and you’ll receive more high-quality offers. Also, 53% of listing agents report that staged homes sell quicker. This is likely because it encourages buyers to visit your home. 6. Staging adds value for your buyers. Buyers’ agents report that staging is becoming increasingly important for their clients. 7. It helps people visualize living in your property. If buyers can picture themselves living in your place, they’re more likely to overlook small faults. If you don’t want to go all-in with conventional staging, my team offers another option called a staging consultation. We’ll bring in a staging professional to stage your home using your furniture and décor. You’ll probably have to take down personal photos and make a few changes, but this option is a great way to get the benefits of staging while you still live in your home. If you have any questions about staging or anything else real estate-related, please call or email me or my team. We are always willing to help.…
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Here’s how our Portland real estate market is positioned as we begin 2022. 2021 was a unique time for real estate in the U.S., and our Portland Metro market was no different. Today I’m sharing some stats that show where our market is positioned as 2022 begins. In December, we hit a new record low for inventory at 0.6 months’ worth (our absorption rate), which means if no other houses came on the market, we would sell out of them within 18 to 20 days, in theory. We were hovering around the one-month inventory mark for most of the year, then we saw a year-over-year inventory decrease from October through December. Since we headed into the holiday season with a drastic decline in inventory on top of the low inventory we already had, we’re seeing huge demand from buyers waiting for inventory to hit the market. So we foresee 2022 having very strong buyer demand. In the first week of January 2022, we saw interest rates rise higher than they’ve been during the entire pandemic. While that will affect some buyers, the current rates won’t curb the demand enough to retract prices and slow down the real estate market. The Federal Reserve has confirmed that we can expect rate jumps throughout this year as they try to rein in inflation. “In December, we hit a new record low for inventory at 0.6 months’ worth.” The average appreciation we saw in Portland in 2021 was 15.8%. As we move forward through the year, we expect housing prices to once again climb, though we don’t predict double-digit growth like we saw last year. All this means that if you’re looking to take advantage of some of the lowest interest rates in history, you still have the opportunity, but it’s slowly creeping away from you. If you haven’t refinanced and plan to stay in your home for at least five years, you want to look into it. If you’re hoping to buy or sell, now is the time to act. In 2018, we saw interest rates hit almost 5%, and the market responded instantly and slowed down immensely. I don’t expect that high of a spike this year, but interest rates are the Fed’s last-ditch effort to curb record-high inflation, which we all know is a pain in the pocketbook. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of paying high gas and food prices. Sellers: If you know you want to sell, you should do so this year. Low interest rates give buyers much more buying power and get you higher premiums for your sale. The first rate hike is coming in March, right as the spring market is upon us. Give me a call or send an email if you want to strategize about getting on the market this year or have any questions. Also, if you’re looking to both buy and sell, we should have a conversation about how to go about that. We value our relationships and our ability to be your real estate resource. Have an excellent 2022!…
From our team to your family, we want to wish you a happy holiday season. Happy holidays to you! The holiday season has officially arrived. We hope you enjoy this wonderful time of year and make some fantastic memories. We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. We love helping people make their real estate dreams come true, so thank you for working with us and supporting our business. This may be a busy time of year, but we are always here to help you and answer any questions you may have. Give us a call or reply to this email; we’d love to help you. In case we don’t hear from you until 2022, have a happy New Year!…
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Here are the five things to consider when hiring a listing agent. I’ve been selling real estate for more than 20 years, so I know what I’m doing. Today I’m sharing five things you need to consider when hiring a listing agent: 1. Get an agent with a digital marketing strategy. Many people are under the impression that the current market is just taking care of itself. In some cases that’s true, but the broker you hire makes a difference in how much exposure you get. Exposure is the key because that’s how many people are looking at your home. You’re currently reading this article because I have a marketing strategy that goes directly to you. Your real estate agent should consider the types of strategies that will get the right buyers for your house. Having a great marketing strategy that includes detailed digital marketing is crucial, and not many brokers do it. 2. Get an agent that is an experienced negotiator. Another critical aspect of your agent is that they know how to negotiate well. Everyone knows a licensed Realtor; a slew of people are entering the real estate field right now because they think it’s easy to do. However, almost no one gets trained in negotiating. When I got back into real estate 20 years ago, I was trained to negotiate, and now I’m even better with that much more experience. You need someone who can protect your dollar and advocate for your best interests. “The broker you hire makes a difference in how much exposure you get.” 3. Get an agent that has a pricing strategy. Get a Realtor who helps you understand your property and how to price it correctly. Pricing is essential; an array of things are involved in pricing, and in Portland, we don’t have a bunch of cookie-cutter neighborhoods. We have tons of eclectic-type neighborhoods where the houses can vary in price by hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on where it sits. This leads me to my next point… 4. Get an agent who understands how location affects marketing. You need an agent who can look at your property and say things like, “Let’s talk about what you have. Where is your home located? Do you have nuances like power lines in your backyard? Does your home sit next to a busy road? Are you on a cul-de-sac next to green space?” 5. Get an agent that factors in the condition of your property. A house that was built in the ‘70s that has quite a bit of the original aspects doesn’t compare in price to a house that was built in the 2000s. Your Realtor needs to be able to look at it very diplomatically and assess what the price range for your particular house is. If your agent does all these things, they’ll have a huge impact on maximizing the price for your home. If you’re thinking about selling, let’s talk. What I discussed above is what I talk about with all my clients. We’ll sit down and discuss strategy and decide what’s best for you. I pride myself on innovation and keeping up with market trends and technology to support my community and help my clients. If you have questions about this topic or want to talk about it further, call me. I would love to help you.…
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Here’s how hauntings and negative stigmas affect home values. As we head deeper into October, I thought it would be fitting to discuss a spooky real estate topic: Does a haunted reputation affect a home’s value? The short answer is absolutely! Think about it, would you want to live in a house you know someone was murdered in? Unnatural passings create stigmas around homes, and the severity of the stigma depends on how gruesome the details are. For example, if someone passed away peacefully in their sleep, that won’t create a stigma at all. On the other hand, a murder in cold blood will have a big negative impact. Stigmas aren’t always a death sentence for a house. For example, the famous home from “The Conjuring” was listed recently for $1.2 million! For those who don’t know, the movie is based on a supposedly true story of a family moving into the home and experiencing a severe haunting. However, homes tend to sell for a lot in that area, and I guess inventory is low enough for some buyers to ignore the hype. “If you price correctly, even a haunted home will sell. ” A lot of properties around the U.S. have stigmas, including one of mine. I was renting the property to a tenant when they, unfortunately, decided to end their own life in the home. When we decided to sell the property, a lot of buyers were turned off by what happened there. However, when we lowered the price, fewer people seemed to care. In fact, a bidding war started, and we were able to sell the home for close to what we originally asked. No matter what, you should disclose if something stigmatizing has occurred in your home. It’s important to a lot of cultures and religions, so it’s the right thing to do. It may make your home more difficult to sell in the short term, but there’s always someone willing to pay a good price for a quality home. If you have any spooky stories you want to share, or if you have questions, please call or email me. I am always willing to talk!…
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Here’s how our Portland market is doing amid the new wave of COVID-19. Today I’m sharing our Portland real estate market update for September 2021. We are back in the throes of the coronavirus, so how does that affect the market? I’ve been listening to and reading up on many relevant economic topics because the delta variant is throwing everything for a loop again. To tell the truth, we don’t know where things are headed because of this, but I can share what I do know. Feel free to watch the full message above, or use these timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video: 0:00—Introduction to today’s topic 1:25—Inventory has been increasing 2:55—We’re still in a seller’s market 3:20—It’s a great time to sell 5:05—Prices will likely continue to rise 5:50—Keep your eye on cryptocurrency 7:00—Wrapping up today’s topic If you have any questions about buying or selling strategically or real estate in general, please let me help you. Even if it’s just a conversation about what you’re thinking about doing, I can give you our professional opinion. I do that for people all the time. Call or email me if you need anything.…
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Homebot is the latest and greatest tool for today’s homeowners. I’m excited to share a free resource that’s going to help you track the value of your home, the homes around you, and much more. It’s called Homebot, and I’ve tested it myself quite a bit. It won’t replace the instincts of a local broker with boots on the ground, but it is a fantastic tool that will empower you as a homeowner and help you reach your goals. Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video. Feel free to watch the full message, or use these timestamps to browse specific topics at your leisure: 0:45 — How Homebot is a better version of a CMA 1:54 — My plan for getting all of you set up with this service 2:22 — What I like most about the Homebot service 3:15 — Why the homeowners I’ve introduced this to are LOVING it so far 4:00 — A few of the tools that I like the most 4:35 — Wrapping up Keep an eye out for some Homebot emails coming soon to your inbox. It’s very user-friendly, and I hope that this tool is going to help accomplish your real estate goals. All of your info will be private and secure. If you have any questions for me about Homebot or anything else related to real estate, don’t hesitate to reach out via phone or email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.…
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Here’s why buyers are purchasing resale over new construction. Today’s homebuyer is choosing resale homes over new construction. That was not the case in 2020 when 60% of buyers wanted to buy new construction. What happened in the last year that turned the tide? In 2020, a lot of people ran to buy new construction because they were afraid of buying a resale home in the midst of a pandemic. There’s always a population of buyers that want new construction. Last year, with the lumber prices going above what anybody expected, home builders started to put language in their contracts saying that they could switch the pricing up at any time. Buyers got sick of paying all these crazy prices and not knowing if their house was even going to be theirs at the end of it. As a result, homebuyers want to buy resale with fewer clauses and unknowns. Stay tuned for more updates on the new construction home market. It has a unique dynamic compared to resale homes, so we’re watching it very closely . If you guys have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.…
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Here are my top three reasons why the market might be slowing down. In today’s hot market, there seems to be one question on everyone’s mind: When will home prices drop? Right now, one of the biggest search questions on Google is, “When is the housing market going to crash?” While we probably aren’t heading for a crash, I think a lot of people can tell the market is shifting a little. Today, I’ll go over in detail my top three reasons why the market may be cooling. You can watch my full explanation in the video above, or watch the topics that most interest you using the timestamps below: 0:00 — Introduction 1:16 — Portland’s market has been crazy 2:33 — There are a few signs of slowing 3:40 — First sign: buyer fatigue 5:37 — Second sign: Vaccines mean some people are heading back to the office 7:15 — Third sign: ‘Challenge’ homes are having trouble selling 9:00 — Low interest rates mean it’s still a seller’s market 9:30 — Wrapping up today’s topic If you have any questions about the shifting market or real estate in general, do not hesitate to reach out to us. We’d love to hear from you.…
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Here are the four states people move to the most when leaving Portland. Today’s blog is part two in my two-part series about people moving to and from Portland and Oregon. Let’s begin by talking about the four feeder states, as we call them. These are the most common states people are moving to when they leave Oregon: 1. Arizona. The largest migration is to Arizona, but we’ve always had many people moving from Portland to Arizona whether it’s for retirement, family, or work (plenty of businesses have a campus both here and there). This year, we’ve also seen a slew of people moving to Arizona because they want to trade their home values, want better weather, and the property taxes are lower. 2. Texas. For the last few years, I’ve seen an array of people moving from here to Texas and from Texas to Portland. It’s a very inexpensive state because taxes are low, and they also get quite a bit of sunshine. “We’re seeing a swarm of migration both coming and going. ” 3. Florida. Often people are moving to Portland from Florida to get out of the heat, but lately, we’ve seen a bunch of people moving to Florida from here. Again, it’s super affordable, and they get tons of sun. 4. Idaho. People love to live in Idaho, but the problem over the years has been that there isn’t much industry or jobs, so they couldn’t get the population growth like we’ve seen. However, during the pandemic when people had to work from home, a crowd of them decided to move to Idaho. It’s cheap to live there, and there are numerous outdoor activities you can do in that state. It’s currently the hottest place to move to in the U.S. because they’ve had a 30% to 38% increase in home values in the past five months and have the second-lowest inventory in the country right now. Now let’s talk about the state people are leaving the most to come to Oregon: California. We’ve always seen a plethora of people moving here from California. I receive a phone call from someone in California every week these days. It’s great that they’re cashing out their homes there and moving here, but they frequently mess with our home price structures. They like moving to Portland and Seattle because they want to stay on the West Coast. We’re presently in a state of flux; we’re seeing a swarm of migration both coming and going. The health crisis changed the game for all Americans; they’re rethinking their living situations, where they want to live, how they want to live, the cost of living, and more. If you’re considering making a move, now’s the time to do it. Reach out to me via phone or email, and let me provide your home’s value, a strategy for your move, or let me answer any questions you have. I hope you’re having a great 2021.…
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Why so many people are moving out of Portland. We’ve had quite a year! The events that occurred over the last twelve months have led to what we’re calling a “mass migration,” and not just from Portland—many areas are experiencing exoduses and influxes. California and New York in particular are dealing with people leaving en masse. I combed through the homes sold data over the last six months as well as for 2020, and it was pretty alarming to see the number of people moving out of the area. Some people weren’t happy with the political unrest, some were concerned with safety issues, and some were just tired of the expense of living in Portland. The primary reason, however, has to do with the pandemic. COVID has changed the way people look at their living situations. Since many have begun to work remotely, they no longer feel compelled to stay in the area. “There are practically no cities that have gone unaffected by the growing popularity of working from home.” The ironic part of all this is that three to four years ago, Portland was the No. 1 area for people to move to according to U-Haul, which tracks where people move to and from. Sadly, events in recent years have many people concerned about where Portland is heading. For my part, I still love Portland and believe that it has so much to offer. To be fair, many people are still moving into Portland as well, so don’t fall prey to misconceptions that Portland will soon be a ghost town. The bottom line is that COVID has changed the game for national real estate. There are practically no cities that can say they’ve gone unaffected by the growing popularity of working from home. If you have questions about the mass migration from Portland or anything else to do with real estate, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. In the meantime, stay tuned to my blog for part two of this discussion.…
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Here are our team’s top six strategies to maximize your ROI when selling. How can we maximize your home’s value in an already hot real estate market? Today I’m sharing the tips we discuss with our clients to help them get the highest possible ROI. Homes are currently selling quickly, but is selling the quickest the most effective thing to do? If you’re considering selling in 2021, these strategies are for you. Feel free to watch the full message above, or use these timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video. 0:00: Introduction to today’s topic 0:50: Your pricing strategy 1:30: Prepare your home 2:35: Decide which terms are most important to you 3:20: Set an offer review date 5:05: Don’t be in the house during the showing period 5:35: Hire a great agent 6:05: Wrapping up today’s topic Give us a call or send an email if you have any questions or want us to help you strategize your sale. We would love to be your real estate resource.…
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Here are the realities of selling then buying in today’s red-hot market. Many folks are asking themselves, “How can I sell my current house and purchase my next one in this crazy real estate market of ours?” These days, we can no longer write contingent offers. About a year ago, the market was still loose enough that we could get away with submitting contingent offers, or at least writing offers while in escrow. Here in early 2021, forget about it—don’t even consider writing an offer that’s contingent on the closing of your home. Our market is in overdrive right now, and that approach simply isn’t competitive enough. You’ll end up homeless by banking on it. “With the market as tight as it is, you can’t afford to throw your home on the market without a plan.” What are the alternatives, then? My first recommendation: Double-check with your loan officer as to whether it’s possible for you to buy first then sell. Recently, a client of ours realized during the pre-approval process that they could comfortably buy the new home they wanted before selling their current one. So before disqualifying yourself by making assumptions, explore every possible avenue for buying first. You might find that there’s a way to make it viable. That said, the reality for most people is that they’ll need to sell before they buy. Thankfully, there’s hardly been a better time to be a seller. Most properly priced homes in decent condition are selling quickly with multiple offers, and sellers are commanding excellent contract terms. In some cases, we can help sellers negotiate for a favorable rent-back period, giving them significantly more flexibility as they look for their next home. With the market as tight as it is, you can’t afford to throw your home on the market without a plan. It’s still wise to move into a rental after you close on your home sale. Yes, you may very well have to sign onto a lease, be it for three or six months. I get it—moving twice and paying rent is far from appealing. However, consider this: By the time you close on your sale and sign onto a lease, you’ll have money in the bank and ample time to explore the market. You won’t be rushed into your next home by circumstances, so you won’t have to make large sacrifices on the type of home you want. More importantly, you won’t be writing contingent offers, which, again, are a waste of time in this scorching market. Unfortunately, there’s no super smooth, 100% fail-proof way to sell then buy right now. However, it’s well worth taking advantage of this insanely strong seller’s market to fetch top dollar for your home, so you need to be okay with making a few of these compromises. I hope you found this message to be helpful. As always, if you have further questions about this or any other real estate topic, don’t hesitate to reach out by phone or email. I’d love to hear from you soon.…
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