KERRIN SEARS' Blog

Posted on 10/04/2023

During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a lot of people have doubts about the strength of the residential real...

Posted on 10/02/2023

Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon

You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn't own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there's good news – the housing market now is different from 2008. One important reason is there aren't enough homes for sale. That means there’s an...

Posted on 10/02/2023

The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that price growth is beginning to normalize. Here’s the context you need to really understand that trend. In the...

Posted on 10/02/2023

Explaining Today’s Low Housing Supply

Some Highlights Wondering why the supply of homes for sale is limited today? There are a few factors at play. Lack of building over time, the mortgage rate lock-in effect, and people staying in their houses longer are three of the main reasons why supply is low. But real estate agents know exactly where to look and what...

Posted on 10/02/2023

3 Things to add to your checklist for buying a house

If you're preparing to buy a home, you've likely...

Homebuying

Homebuyer Checklist

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Posted on 09/30/2023

Millburn Twp., NJ Real Estate Market Update 9/30/2023

Click here to view Millburn Twp., NJ blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 09/25/2023

Curb appeal: The best home improvements

Some of the best home improvements you can make are...

Curb Appeal

Exterior Home Design

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Posted on 09/24/2023

Madison Boro, NJ Real Estate Market Update 9/24/2023

Click here to view Madison Boro, NJ blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 09/19/2023

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried about this too, know that even though rates are high right now, so is home equity....

Posted on 09/19/2023

Chatham Twp., NJ Real Estate Market Update 9/19/2023

Click here to view Chatham Twp., NJ blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 09/18/2023

Additional living expenses explained

Every homeowners insurance policy includes a percentage of...

Additional Living Expenses

Ale Coverage

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Posted on 09/14/2023

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why. There aren’t enough homes available for sale, but that...

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