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Demand Is Strong\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nThe latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nar.realtor\u002Freports\u002Frealtors-confidence-index\">\u003Cem>Buyer Traffic Report\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa> from the \u003Cem>National Association of Realtors (NAR)\u003C\u002Fem> 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.\r\n\r\nTake advantage of the buyer activity currently in the market.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>2. There Is Less Competition Now\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nHousing \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nar.realtor\u002Ftopics\u002Fexisting-home-sales\">inventory\u003C\u002Fa> is currently at a \u003Cstrong>4.2-month supply\u003C\u002Fstrong>, 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.\r\n\r\nThere 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.\r\n\r\nAlso, \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2017\u002F05\u002F18\u002F1-answer-to-the-housing-shortage-new-construction\u002F\">builder's confidence\u003C\u002Fa> 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.\r\n\r\nThe choices buyers have will continue to increase. Don’t wait until all this other inventory of homes comes to market before you sell.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>3. The Process Will Be Quicker\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\n\u003Cem>Fannie Mae\u003C\u002Fem> 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 \u003Cem>Ellie Mae’s \u003C\u002Fem>latest\u003Cem> Origination Insights \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.elliemae.com\u002Forigination-insight-reports\u002FEllie_Mae_OIR_APRIL2017.pdf\">\u003Cem>Report\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa>, 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.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move Up\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nIf you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2017\u002F05\u002F08\u002Fis-2017-the-year-to-move-up-to-your-dream-home-if-so-do-it-early\u002F\">now\u003C\u002Fa>. Prices are projected to appreciate by 4.9% over the next year, according to \u003Cem>CoreLogic\u003C\u002Fem>. If you are moving to a higher-priced home, it will wind up costing you more in raw dollars \u003Cem>(both in down payment and mortgage payment)\u003C\u002Fem> if you wait.\r\n\r\nYou can also lock in your 30-year housing expense with an \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.freddiemac.com\u002Fpmms\u002Fpmms30.html\">interest rate\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Cstrong>around 4%\u003C\u002Fstrong> right now. Rates are projected to increase in the next 12 months.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>5. It’s Time to Move on with Your Life\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nLook 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?\r\n\r\nOnly 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.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>That is what is truly important.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>",false,[15,19],{"id":16,"name":17,"slug":18},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":20,"name":21,"slug":22},38,"Move-Up","move-up","2017-06-05T10:00:28Z","2017-09-29T16:12:25Z",{"id":26,"slug":27,"title":28,"featuredImage":29,"publishedAt":30,"contentType":10,"isVideo":13},837,"what-would-you-sacrifice-to-save-for-your-next-home-infographic","What Would You Sacrifice to Save For Your Next Home? 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