5 Reasons You Should Sell This Summer

Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this summer makes sense.

1. Demand Is Strong

The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase… and are in the market right now! More often than not, multiple buyers are competing with each other to buy a home.

Take advantage of the buyer activity currently in the market.

2. There Is Less Competition Now

Housing inventory is currently at a 4.2-month supply, well under the 6-months needed for a normal housing market. This means, in the majority of the country, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in that market. This is good news for home prices. However, additional inventory could be coming to the market soon.

There is a pent-up desire for many homeowners to move, as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners are now seeing a return to positive equity as real estate values have increased over the last two years. Many of these homes will be coming to the market this summer.

Also, builder’s confidence in the market has hit its highest mark in over 11 years. Experts are predicting that new construction of single-family homes will ramp up this summer.

The choices buyers have will continue to increase. Don’t wait until all this other inventory of homes comes to market before you sell.

3. The Process Will Be Quicker

Fannie Mae anticipates an acceleration in home sales that will surpass 2007’s pace. As the market continues to strengthen, banks will be inundated with loan inquiries causing closing-time lines to lengthen. Selling now will make the process quicker & simpler. According to Ellie Mae’s latest Origination Insights Report, the time to close a loan has dropped to a new low of 42 days, after seeing a 12-month high of 48 days in January.

4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move Up

If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by 4.9% over the next year, according to CoreLogic. If you are moving to a higher-priced home, it will wind up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait.

You can also lock in your 30-year housing expense with an interest rate around 4% right now. Rates are projected to increase in the next 12 months.

5. It’s Time to Move on with Your Life

Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and determine whether it is worth waiting. Is money more important than being with family? Is money more important than your health? Is money more important than having the freedom to go on with your life the way you think you should?

Only you know the answers to the questions above. You have the power to take control of the situation by putting your home on the market. Perhaps the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire.

That is what is truly important.  Give me a call to get started – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

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4232 W Anderson Drive Glendale, AZ 85308

$474,900

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,858 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6686488

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

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1138 S Larkspur Street Gilbert, AZ 85296

$474,900

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,549 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6681468

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

3 bedroom, 2 bath with eat-in kitchen and open great room floor plan. Private play pool was surfaced in 2016.

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15631 W Bethesda Court Surprise, AZ 85374

$474,500

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,889 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6651863

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Price Improvement!! Stunning Palo Verde Model complete with all the bells and whistles! New Roof, Owned Solar, New HVAC, New Windows, New Exterior Paint, Cool Deck on Driveway, Walkways and Patio. Interior Upgrades, including SS Appliances...just move right in! Don't miss this excellent opportunity to live in a Premier 45+ Community! Priced far below market value!

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1522 W Hadley Street Phoenix, AZ 85007

$474,500

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,540 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6675363

Property Type Single Family Residence

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Home, sweet home! Comfort meets convenience in this fully fenced 4-bed, 2-bath residence in Phoenix! You are greeted by the large & bright living room graced with tile flooring in all the right places. The impeccable eat-in kitchen features recessed lighting, ample white cabinetry, built-in appliances, a handy pantry, and glossy granite counters. The sizable primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet for all your belongings and a private bathroom with a combination of shower & tub. PLUS! Secondary bedrooms provide well-sized closets. The 2-car garage includes attached cabinets. In the spacious backyard, you'll find a storage shed and an RV gate. This gem won't disappoint you! Hurry before it's gone!

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4514 S Nageli -- Mesa, AZ 85212

$474,374

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

1,509 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6594720

Property Type Single Family Residence

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*NEW CONSTRUCTION* Home is move-in ready!! This three-bedroom home with 2.5 bathrooms has everything you need! Features include gas appliances. The home has painted, gray shaker cabinets with hardware. Quartz counter-tops in the kitchen along with a beautiful back-splash. Natural wood-like tile throughout the downstairs and upgraded Berber carpet upstairs. The home has a split floor-plan creating privacy to the primary bedroom. Comes with a lovely covered patio. Upstairs has cabinetry for extra storage with quartz top. Laundry room has upgraded cabinets. Mission railing upstairs and downstairs as well as window coverings.

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5069 N Atwood Court Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

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$474,197

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,307 SqFt

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MLS # 6694713

Property Type Single Family Residence

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A beautiful Capstone Home in the most sought after community in Prescott Valley ''Jasper'' This home is MOVE-IN-READY. This home features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a tandem 3 car garage. White shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring and 12'' by 24'' tile in the bathrooms and primary shower. A great room fireplace with tile surround makes this open floor plan comfortable and cozy. Come see this home today!

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41906 W Solitare Drive Maricopa, AZ 85138

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$474,000

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,896 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6694815

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

You will fall in love with this Yukon model where no expense has been spared. When you pull up, you will notice the ungraded exterior and the enclosed front patio with water feature. The upgraded security door opens to the entry with 15' diagonal tile with Belcaro walnut finish lighting. The entry to the den has Italian drapes called Veneto and are on rods with granite fineals. The den has the same drapery and rods with Hunter-Douglas roman shades. The same quality continues into the great room overlooking the extended covered patio. The kitchen has a special stone sinks, large granite counters with glass backspalsh and pull out shelves in all cabinets. Best of all - all applicances stay. The pendant lights match the Belcaro chandelier in the dining room which has sun shades on the side windows. Both bedrooms have upgraded carpet and room darkening roman shades. Both the walk-in closet and the guest bedroom closet have extra shelving. Did you notice the bay window in the master overlooking the oversized backyard? Master bath has an oversized garden tub and separate shower with rain glass. The patio has extended pergola covering with a privacy wall at one end. You have a TV jack and natural gas stub, all overlooking the extra large, perfectly landscaped backyard. The laundry room has cabinets above the washer/dryer and the owner is leaving these appliances for you. The extra length garage has a utility sink, cabinets on two walls, overhead storage, the floor has an epoxy coating and you have a side door to the outside. All of this in the 55+ guard gated lake community of Province; where you can fish in the lakes, walk on one of the 5 miles of walking paths throughout the community, practice your putting, play a game of pickleball or tennis is nothing short of retiring like you mean it! To wrap it all up, inside the 32,000 square foot club house, you have a fitness center, lap pool, library, billiards room, ceramic, sewing, and computer center besides the quaint, gorgeous outdoor pool for perfect solitude or fun gatherings with friends and family. What more can you ask for... all for an affordable price in an incredible community awaiting your arrival !!

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7300 E Earll Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85251

$474,000

1 Bed

1 Bath

864 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6607436

Property Type Apartment

Price Type --

Welcome to Inspire on Earll, a gated community perfectly situated in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale putting you incredibly close to some of the best restaurants, stores, galleries, and more! At home, you'll enjoy this ground level single bed & bath corner unit with one of the few large, oversized outdoor back patios in the complex, and with only one neighbor. Beautiful white shaker cabinets and quartz counter are accented by a gray subway tile backsplash and stainless steel. You and your guests can relax by the pool with shaded Ramada area, firepit, and hot tub, or take advantage of other community amenities such as the fitness center, lounge area, ping pong table, and outdoor grill. Most furniture is available on a separate Bill of Sale. Don't miss this opportunity!

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2376 N Nicklaus Drive Mesa, AZ 85215

$474,000

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,640 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6620997

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

This home offers 2 bedrooms 2 bath PLUS a den. It has a split master bedroom floor plan. Patio is plumbed with natural gas for outdoor grilling. Also has gas range and water heater. Walk in pantry in kitchen plus pullout shelves. The garage has beautiful cabinets for closed in storage. There are 4 solar tubes throughout the house. Call to see this house today.

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2135 Northwind Drive Pinetop, AZ 85935

$474,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,790 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6645676

Property Type Apartment

Price Type --

Beautifully updated condo in the gated Pinetop Country Club community of High Country Village. This open-concept floor-plan features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and plenty of space for you & your guests! The kitchen has ample cabinets, eat in nook and built in drink fridge! The kitchen opens to the open concept family room with vaulted ceilings and a cozy rock surround fireplace, perfect for entertaining. The primary bedroom boasts an en-suite with dual vanities and a large walk in closet. The additional two bedrooms share a hall bathroom. Don't forget the expansive panty & laundry room before heading outside to your large, covered back deck to enjoy the views & fresh mountain air. One car detached garage and extra parking slab make this low maintenance property perfect for your mountain getaway. Being sold furnished and move in ready! Schedule your showing today!

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9315 W Mariposa Drive Phoenix, AZ 85037

$474,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,157 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6656598

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Welcome home! 3bed/2bath single-level home with a study/bonus room, nestled on a corner lot, large living area perfect for gatherings, accentuated by an open and inviting layout. Kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring granite countertops, a pantry, and modern stainless-steel appliances. Main bedroom serves as a private retreat, with an ensuite showcasing dual sinks and a spacious walk-in closet. Backyard is a true extension of this home's charm with an extended patio cover, a built-in BBQ island, a custom pool, an above-ground spa, and a cozy fire pit for memorable nights under the stars. Recent enhancements include an exterior paint job in 2022, a new air conditioning system installed the same year, and thoughtful updates to the kitchen, bathrooms, and pool area. This gem will sell fast.

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9555 E Raintree Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85260

$474,000

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,509 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6682683

Property Type Apartment

Price Type --

Refined elegance awaits in this tastefully updated ground floor condo nestled within the tranquil enclave of Ladera Vista, ideally situated in prestigious Scottsdale. You'll find convenience and luxury with a host of upscale amenities including a private 1-car garage, a chef's kitchen adorned with stainless steel appliances, and dual inviting patios. Impeccably appointed bathrooms, including a relaxing master suite boasting a double vanity and newly refurbished shower, offer sanctuary and style. Unwind in the lush, manicured grounds of the gated community, complemented by a heated pool for year-round relaxation. Enjoy the epitome of Scottsdale living in this sophisticated oasis!

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