For Sellers Archives - J.P. Cook - Arizona Real Estate

Highlights: Hiring a real estate professional to guide you through the process of buying a home or selling your house can be one of the best decisions you make! They are there for you to help with paperwork, understanding the process, negotiations, and helping you with pricing (both when making an offer or setting the

4 Reasons to Sell This Winter [INFOGRAPHIC]

January 9, 2018

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

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Some Highlights: Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale which means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available! Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal housing market. Perhaps the time has come for you and your

712,000 Homes in the US Regained Equity in the Past 12 Months!

January 8, 2018

For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers

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CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that “over the past 12 months, 712,000 borrowers moved into positive equity.” This is great news, as the share of homeowners with negative equity (those who owe more than their home is worth), has dropped more than 20% since the peak in Q4 of 2009 (26%) to 4.9% today. The

How Rising Prices Will Help You Build Family Wealth in 2018

January 2, 2018

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers

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Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate on average by 3.35% per year and to grow by 24.34% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey. So, what does this mean for homeowners and their equity position? As an example, let’s assume a young couple purchases and closes on a $250,000 home this

5 Reasons to Sell This Fall

September 25, 2017

For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers

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Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this fall 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

#1 Reason to List Your House for Sale, NOW!

August 18, 2017

For Sellers

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If you are debating listing your house for sale this year, here is the #1 reason not to wait! Buyer Demand Continues to Outpace the Supply of Homes for Sale The National Association of REALTORS’ (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun recently commented on the inventory: “Last month’s dip in closings was somewhat expected given that there

Inventory Shortages Are Slowing Down the Market

August 3, 2017

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

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The real estate market is moving more and more into a complete recovery. Home values are up. Home sales are up. Distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen dramatically. It seems that 2017 will be the year that the housing market races forward again. However, there is one thing that may cause the industry

Why Working with a Local Real Estate Professional Makes All the Difference

July 31, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers

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If you’ve entered the real estate market, as a buyer or a seller, you’ve inevitably heard the real estate mantra, “location, location, location” in reference to how identical homes can increase or decrease in value due to where they’re located. Well, a new survey shows that when it comes to choosing a real estate agent, the

Homeowners: Your Home Must Be Sold TWICE

July 27, 2017

For Sellers, Selling Your Home

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In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5%+ over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal. If prices are surging, it is difficult for

Thinking of Selling? You Should Act NOW!

July 18, 2017

For Sellers, Selling a Home, Selling Your Home

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If you thought about selling your house this year, now more than ever may be the time to do it! The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned the concept of supply and demand: the best time to