Found 325 blog entries tagged as For Sellers.

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Some Highlights

  • Unfortunately, a lot of sellers today are setting their asking price too high. That’s leading to an uptick in price cuts.​
  • Some of the most common reasons this is happening are that they’re not paying attention to current market conditions or they’re trying to leave room for negotiation.
  • The best way to avoid this mistake? Lean on an agent. Let’s connect to make sure your house is priced to pull people in, not push them away. 

Originally posted at Simplifying The Market.

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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 market has shifted as inventory has grown. The side effect? Price cuts are on the rise, but they really don’t have to be. Here’s why.

According to data from Realtor.com, in February, price cuts were the highest they’ve been in any other February since 2019 (see graph below):

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If you consider that 2019 was the last true normal year for the housing market – that's a big deal. We’re getting back to what’s typical for the market.

This isn’t the same frenzied seller’s market we saw a few years ago. You may not get the same price your neighbor did…

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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 at some historical data to show what’s happened in housing for each recession going all the way back to the 1980s.

A Recession Doesn’t Mean Home Prices Will Fall

Many people think that if a recession hits, home prices will fall like they did in 2008. But that was an exception, not the rule. It was the only time we saw such a steep drop in prices. And it hasn’t happened since.

In fact, according to data from CoreLogic, in four of the last six recessions, home prices actually went up (see graph below):

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So, if you’re thinking about buying…

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If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is coming up fast.

A recent Realtor.com study analyzed years of housing market trends (excluding 2020 since it was an outlier) and found that April 13–19 is expected to be the ideal window to put your house on the market this year:

. . . we’ve identified April 13-19 as the best week to list for sellers . . . a seller listing a well-priced, move-in ready home is likely to find success. Because spring is generally the high season for real estate activity and buyers are more plentiful earlier rather than later in the year, listing earlier in the spring raises a seller’s odds of a successful sale.”

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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 great time to make your move.

1. There Are More Homes for Sale

After a long stretch of tight inventory, the number of homes for sale is finally improving. According to recent national data from Realtor.com, active listings are up 27.5% compared to this time last year.

Look at the graph below and follow the green line for 2025. You can see, even though inventory levels still haven’t returned to pre-pandemic norms (shown in gray), that number is higher than it has been going into the spring market over the past few years (see graph below):

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Whether you’re buying or selling a house, here’s something to think about that most people don’t. Your decision doesn’t just impact your life and your family’s, it sparks a ripple effect that has a positive impact on your entire community.

Every year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) puts out a report that breaks down the financial impact that comes from people buying and selling homes.

The data shows that if you buy an existing (previously lived-in) home, you're giving the local economy a boost of just over $60K. And if you buy a newly built home, that number goes up to over $125K (see visual below):

a graph of a home saleThat’s because of all the people needed to build, fix up, and sell homes. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the National Association of…

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If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more than any other December going all the way back to 2017 (see graph below):

a graph of blue bars with numbersWhether it was because offers weren’t coming in, the timing around the holidays felt overwhelming, or they wanted to see if the market would improve in the new year – a lot of other homeowners decided to press pause, too.

But now, with spring fast approaching, it’s time to reassess. The market is already picking up, and waiting any longer to jump back in may only mean you’d face more competition from other sellers down the road.

Why Now…

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Last updated: September 2026 | Market data through August 2026

Geneva IL Housing Market

The Geneva, Illinois real estate market remained strongly competitive in August 2026. The median sold price climbed to $610,000, homes moved faster than they did in July, and the typical sale closed above the final asking price. Inventory also increased, giving buyers more choices, but Geneva remains a seller's market.

Geneva IL Real Estate Market Update | August 2026

Geneva ended August with 1.76 months of inventory, a 101.5% sold-to-list price ratio and a median market time of just four days as reported by RPR. The month also recorded 36 closed sales and 60 active listings.

The combination of higher inventory and faster sales tells an interesting…

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Introduction

The St. Charles, Illinois, real estate market remains a hot topic as we step into March 2025. With inventory on the rise, homes selling slightly above list price, and properties moving off the market in just over a week, it's crucial to stay informed. Whether you're considering buying, selling, or simply watching the trends, this detailed market update provides the key insights you need.

Housing Inventory: A Noticeable Shift

Right now, St. Charles has a two-month supply of inventory, marking a significant 59% increase over the past year. While this increase provides buyers with more options, it still reflects a seller-favored market since a balanced market typically has a four to six-month supply.

March 2025 Months Supply of Inventory St Charles Illinois

An increasing…

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Some Highlights

  • Over the past 5 years, home prices have risen dramatically. If you own a home, that means your house may be worth a lot more than you think. ​
  • Nationally, prices are up nearly 60% since 2019. ​And, if selling has been on your mind, you can use that bigger-than-expected return to power your next move.
  • ​Do you want to know how much your home is worth in today’s market? Let’s connect.​ The number may surprise you.

Originally posted at Simplifying The Market.

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