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02/11/2024

Today's rates are down from their peak last October, and that’s led to a lot of excitement. Many buyers who were on the sidelines in 2023 are now ready to act. So, if you've been thinking about selling your house, this surge in buyer demand could be your sign. DM me when you’re ready to make a move.



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

02/11/2024

Thinking about selling your house soon? Here's a helpful tip: Make sure your home is available for showings as much as you can. To make it easier, think ahead and have a go-to spot nearby where you can hang out for a bit if you need to step out during showings. Let's chat about your plans and ensure you navigate the selling process with confidence and ease.



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

02/10/2024

Buying a home with your loved ones can be a game-changer. It's not just about cutting costs or being able to afford a larger home, it can also help simplify caretaking for aging parents. Finding the perfect multi-generational home can be tricky, and I'm here to help. DM me today and let's find the home that perfectly suits all your needs.



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

02/10/2024

Winning Plays for Buying a Home in Today’s Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

In today's housing market, you can still come out on top if you have the right team and plan. To win when buying a home, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd. Let’s connect today to make your winning move.



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

In today's housing market, you can still come out on top if you have the right team and plan.

02/09/2024

Looking to secure your victory as a buyer in today's market? With the right team and strategy, winning is still within reach. It all starts with a solid plan. Let's connect and strategize together to ensure your next move is a winning one.



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

02/09/2024

Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy, but there’s no cause for alarm. Today’s numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels and are significantly lower than the 2008 housing market crash. Let’s chat more about why today’s housing market is nothing like it was back then.



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

02/08/2024

Why You’ll Love Being a Homeowner

You’ll love being a homeowner. Let’s connect and make it happen.



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

02/08/2024

Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell

Are you on the fence about selling your house? While affordability is improving this year, it’s still tight. And that may be on your mind. But understanding your home equity could be the key to making your decision easier.

Think of equity as a simple math equation. It's the value of your home now minus what you owe on your mortgage. And guess what? Recently, your equity has probably grown more than you think.

In the past few years, home prices skyrocketed, which means your home's value – and your equity – likely shot up, too. So, you may have more equity than you realize.

How To Make the Most of Your Home Equity Right Now

If you're thinking about moving, the equity you have in your home could be a big help...



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

Are you on the fence about selling your house?

02/07/2024

Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Year

On the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get tossed around. Let’s break down what it is and why it’s important if you’re looking to buy a home in 2024.

What Pre-Approval Is

As part of the homebuying process, your lender will look at your finances to figure out what they’re willing to loan you. According to Investopedia, this includes things like your W-2, tax returns, credit score, bank statements, and more.

From there, they’ll give you a pre-approval letter to help you understand how much money you can borrow.

This sets you up to make an informed decision about your numbers. That way you’re able to tailor your home search to what you’re actually comfortable with...



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

On the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get tossed around.

02/06/2024

Houses Are Still Selling Fast

Have you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn't as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses were selling quicker than ever, they’re still selling faster than normal.

The graph below uses data from Realtor.com to tell the story of median days on the market for every January from 2017 all the way through the latest numbers available. For Realtor.com, days on the market means from the time a house is listed for sale until its closing date or the date it’s taken off the market. This metric can help give you an idea of just how quickly homes are selling compared to more normal years.

According to Realtor.com: “Homes spent 69 days on the market, which is three days...



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

Have you been thinking about selling your house?

02/05/2024

Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction Home

Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today.

But it’s important to remember the process of working with a builder is different than buying from a homeowner. And, while builders typically have sales agents on-site, having your own agent helps make sure you have proper representation throughout your homebuying journey.

Agents Know the Local Area and Market

One way a real estate agent can help is by reviewing the builder's site plan. For example, you’ll want to know if there are any plans to construct a highway or add a drainage ditch behind your prospective backyard.

Knowledge of Construction Quality and Builder Reputation

An agent give you insights into each...



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today.

02/02/2024

There’s No Foreclosure Wave in Sight [INFOGRAPHIC]

Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy. But the truth is, there’s no need to worry. If you look at the latest numbers, they’re still below pre-pandemic norms and way below what happened during the crash. If you're worried about a flood of foreclosures, the data shows a foreclosure crisis is not where the market is today and is not where it’s headed.



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy. But the truth is, there’s no need to worry.

02/02/2024

Planning to make a move this year? Whether you're buzzing with excitement for the next chapter or feeling a bit sentimental about your current home, finding the right balance is key. With these three best practices, you'll feel confident and ready to take on the journey. Let's chat about your plans and ensure you navigate the process smoothly.



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

02/01/2024

Experts Project Home Prices Will Go Up in 2024

Experts project home prices will go up in 2024. Let’s connect to go over what’s happening with home prices in our local area.



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

02/01/2024

Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here's why.

1. Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage Rates

Last October, the 30-year fixed mortgage rates peaked at 7.79%. In January, they hit their lowest level since May. That means you may not feel as locked-in to your current mortgage rate right now. That downward trend in rates has made moving more affordable now than it was just a few months ago.

According to Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac: “Given this stabilization in rates, potential homebuyers with affordability concerns have jumped off the fence back into the market.”

2. Get Ahead of Your Competition

Right now, there are still more people looking to...



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving.

01/31/2024

Foreclosure Activity Is Still Lower than the Norm

Have you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market? If so, they may leave you feeling a bit uneasy about what’s ahead. But remember, these clickbait titles don’t always give you the full story.

The truth is, if you compare the current numbers with what usually happens in the market, you’ll see there’s no need to worry.

Putting the Headlines into Perspective

The increase the media is calling attention to is misleading. That’s because they’re only comparing the most recent numbers to a time where foreclosures were at historic lows. And that’s making it sound like a bigger deal than it is.

In 2020 and 2021, the moratorium and forbearance program helped millions of...



💁🏻‍♀️ Andie Katz, REALTOR® 🏡🎈🪧
📲 570-627-6017
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.katziskey2poconoliving.com
🏛️ Bairo Real Estate
☎️ 610-395-3334

Have you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market?