4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market

Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, here’s the inside scoop on why this spring may be a …

Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market

Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession.

Let’s take a look …

The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price

When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the …

House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s Why

If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news. You have more options, so it may finally be time to kick off your home search again. As Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist …

Market Update: Days on Market Trends in Our Area

In the past 90 days, average days on market (DOM) have increased across much of the country, with some areas seeing homes sit for as long as 120 days. Fortunately, our local market—Shiloh, O'Fallon, Belleville, Swansea, Fairview Heights, Millstadt, Mascoutah …

Should You Wait for Lower Interest Rates to Buy a Home? Most Buyers Are Getting This WRONG

  – Here’s Why

Many buyers are hesitant to jump into the market, thinking they should wait until interest rates drop. While this sounds logical on the surface, it’s often not the …

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🏘️Real Estate is Local

First, remember that real estate is local. What’s happening in another city or state doesn’t necessarily reflect what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Here in the Metro East, we’ve noticed a slight rise in days on market, but it’s …

The number one question we get right now from buyers and sellers alike is "what's happening in the market in the coming months".  Sellers are nervous about waiting and missing out.  Buyers are nervous about buying high and the market cooling off.

Well the market is going …

Does this feel like a pivot point in the summer? Like summer is 1/2 over?  It does to lots of people.  July 4th seems to kick everyone into gear to get done everything they wanted to get done this summer.  For some that's vacation, some …

Many families wait until summer to buy a new home thinking that it is easier to move when school is out and there are more homes on the market to choose from.  Often this can be the opposite of the truth. Unless you need to make your move to …