Deborah J Roberts, Realtor

Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the 2nd Half of 2024 As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. Home Prices Are Expected To Climb Moderately Home prices are forecasted to rise at a more normal pace. The graph below shows the latest forecasts from seven of the most trusted sources in the industry: The reason for continued appreciation? The supply of homes for sale. While inventory is up compared to the last couple of years, it’s still low overall. And because there still aren’t enough homes to go around, that’ll keep upward... #realestatenews #realestateagent

Thinking about selling your house without an agent? You should know there are some major downsides. You’d miss out on marketing tools, expert pricing, top-notch negotiation skills, and the know-how to handle all the fine print. Why take on all that stress alone? Let’s chat and make sure you have the support you need. #realestatetips #confidentdecisions

Why a Vacation Home Is the Ultimate Summer Upgrade Summer is officially here and that means it’s the perfect time to start planning where you want to vacation and unwind this season. If you’re excited about getting away and having some fun in the sun, it might make sense to consider if owning your own vacation home is right for you. An Ameriprise Financial survey sheds light on why people buy a second, or vacation, home (see below): ? Vacation destination or a place to get away from the stresses of everyday life (81%) ? Better weather (49%) ? Rental income (41%) ? Primary residence in the future (33%) ? Having a venue for... #homegoals #houseshopping

Why Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment For the 12th year in a row, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment. So, if you’re ready to buy a home and invest in your future, let’s connect. #realestatenews #homeownership

If you’re seeing headlines about sellers slashing prices and are worried about what that means for home values, let's clear things up. There’s a difference between the asking price and the sold price. While more sellers are adjusting their asking price, that’s a signal of moderating demand – not falling home values. As this graphic shows, actual sold prices are still climbing. #homeprices #housingmarketupdate

What You Need To Know About Today’s Down Payment Programs There's no denying it's gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today's mortgage rates and home price appreciation. And that may be one of the big reasons you’re eager to look into grants and assistance programs to see if there’s anything you qualify for that can help. But unfortunately, many homebuyers feel like they don’t know where to start. A recent Bank of America Institute study asked prospective buyers where they lack confidence in the process and need more information. And this is what topped the list: 53% said they need help understanding... #firsttimehomebuyer #opportunity

With the Presidential election only months away, you may be wondering what impact that’ll have on the housing market. Fortunately, the impact is usually small and temporary. History shows us the market remains strong during election years. That's good news for you because it means this year's election shouldn't affect your move. If you want the data, shoot me a message. #realestateadvice #housingmarketupdate

Do Elections Impact the Housing Market? The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market. Home Sales During the month of November, in years when the Presidential election takes place, there’s typically a slight slowdown in home sales. As Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, explains: “Usually, home sales are unchanged compared to a non-election year with the exception being November. In an election year, November is slower than normal.” Home Prices What about... #realestatenews #realestateagent

For twelve years straight, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment in an annual Gallup poll. So, if you’re debating between renting or buying, remember, that it's more than just a roof over your head. A home is an asset that usually grows in value over time – and that makes it a powerful investment. #homeownership #realestatetips

Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment [INFOGRAPHIC] According to a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for twelve straight years. That’s because a home is so much more just than a roof over your head. It’s also an asset that typically grows in value over time. If you’ve been debating if it makes more sense to rent or buy, DM me to talk about why homeownership can be a better bet in the long run. #homevalues #homeownership