If you’re a homeowner, you might be torn on whether or not to sell your house right now. Maybe that’s because you don’t want to take on a higher mortgage rate on your next home. If that’s your biggest hurdle, understanding your equity may be exactly what you need to help you feel more comfortable making your move. What Equity Is and How It Works Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And recently, that equity has been growing far faster than you may expect. Over the last few years, home prices rose dramatically, and that gave your equity a big…

If you’re looking to 𝗕𝗨𝗬 a home:⁣ ⁣ 🌟Don’t wait to get paperwork ready. 🌟Do everything you can NOW (gather down payment funds, get pre-approved, have your home ready to sell) so when you find your dream home you can move, and move fast!⁣ 🌟Don’t make a clunky offer. Make a clean offer with as few contingencies and concessions as possible.⁣ 🌟Don’t let your emotions run awry. 🌟Trust your Realtor. ⁣I've been in this industry long enough to know and understand the market. Let me guide you and help you make the best offer to win a home. ⁣ 👉Ready to Sell? Ready to Buy? I'm ready for you! ☺️ Send…

As we step into spring, many things come to mind from the blooming flowers to the brighter days. But did you know that spring is one of the most favored times to sell a house? The warm weather, mild conditions, and picturesque viewings set the scene for your house to look it's best. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of selling your home in the spring market and why it's the perfect time to put your home on the market.

Welcome to the exciting month of June, where we celebrate National Homeownership Month! Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or someone looking to upgrade your current living situation, there's no denying the profound impact that owning a home can have on your life. In this blog, we will delve into the top five benefits of homeownership, highlighting the advantages that await you when you decide to invest in your property. So, let's explore why homeownership can be a life-changing experience!

Looking to buy a property can be quite overwhelming especially if you don’t know what to expect or where to begin your search. One of the best decisions you can make when searching for a property is to hire a personal real estate agent. A personal real estate agent at Tracy Phelan can help make the process easier and less stressful for you. In this blog post, we’ll be discussing the benefits of hiring a personal real estate agent for your property search.

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As a homeowner, one of the most important aspects of your investment is adding value to your home. Whether you’re planning on selling soon or just looking to make improvements, there are several renovations that can be done that will add value to your home and make it more attractive for future buyers. Investing in certain renovations will help ensure that you get maximum return on investment while still staying within budget.

The Niagara Real Estate Market Report Year over Year - January 2023 vs January 2022 As expected for January 2023, we are seeing less sales and more homes going up for sale compared to January 2022, which was a highly frenzied seller's market, as we all recall. We are definitely seeing a more balanced Real Estate Market. New listings in the Niagara Region were 771 in January 2023 vs 529 in January 2022, which is a increase of 45.7% Residential home sales in Niagara totaled 302 homes in January 2023 compared to 454 in January 2022, which is a decrease of…

The Niagara Real Estate Market Report Year over Year - December 2022 vs December 2021 New listings in the Niagara Region were 443 in December 2022 vs 403 in December 2021, which is a increase of 7.4% Residential home sales in Niagara totaled 275 homes in December 2022 compared to 473 in December 2021, which is a decrease of 41.9% The average HPI composite benchmark* price was $631,600 in December 2022, compared to $717,800 in December 2021, which is a decrease of 12% The Niagara Real Estate Market Report Month to Month, December 2022 vs November 2022. New listings in the…