Christopher Watters, Broker

 Dear friends and clients,The real estate market may be cooling, but only slightly. Recent statistics show new listings increased by 4% in the four weeks ending July 4 compared to last year, and they increased 3% compared to this time in 2019. This is the first time new listings data has surpasse...

 Friends and Clients --Mortgage rates have again done the incredible by dropping close to their recent records lows. Rates have fallen partly due to the government's announcement that they’re ending a widely-loathed fee. The Federal Housing Finance Agency is abandoning its 0.5% fee on refinances....

 Friends and Clients --Home price growth has accelerated in the past year as buyers frantically competed for a limited number of houses on the market. Prices continue to increase and break records as strong demand collides with low supply. Sales of new and existing homes have declined somewhat in...

 Friends and Clients --I have a quick update to share regarding mortgage interest rates. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or refinance, these numbers affect you.Mortgage interest rates have dipped just below 3% once again. The average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now sits at 2.98%. The w...

 Friends and Clients --The real estate market remains hot for sellers as we approach the midpoint of summer. Prices are rising, and home seller expectations are sky-high. 24% of home sellers expect to get more than their asking price when all is said and done.Additionally, 53% of sellers expect t...

 Friends and Clients --Even after more than a year in our frenzied market, home prices continue to soar, which is excellent news for those who own new and existing homes in our marketplace.The Case-Shiller National Home Price Index measures the average home prices in major markets across the nati...

I'm doing a LIVE Seller Workshop. Join me from the comfort of your sofa this Tuesday, June 29th at 7PM !     Does This Sound Like You?- Was Covid-19 making you nervous about selling this year?- Would you like to know if there should be any repairs made prior to a home inspection??- Have you accum...

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I'm doing a LIVE Seller Workshop. Join me from the comfort of your sofa this Wednesday June 2nd at 7PM !     Does This Sound Like You?- Was Covid-19 making you nervous about selling this year?- Would you like to know if there should be any repairs made prior to a home inspection??- Have you accum...

 Friends and Clients --In our current crazy real estate market, inventory is low, competition is fierce, and other buyers can be ruthless. Bidding wars are becoming more and more common, and buyers can easily get caught in a multiple-offer situation.First, when dealing with bidding wars, it’s bes...