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Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

Written by super22 on September 26, 2026. Posted in Affordability, Agent Value, Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.Sellers tend to worry a cut means walking away with less than they hoped. Sometimes that’s true, but more often it just means the market moved faster than the listing did.Buyers, for their part, often assume a cut means something’s wrong with the house. Most of the time, that’s not it.This is what’s actually driving all those price cuts, and why it matters no matter which side of the deal you’re on.42% of Homes for Sale Are Now Carrying a Price...

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?

Written by super22 on September 23, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, New Construction, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell. Which type you’re in changes how you should buy or sell. Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT agrees:“There is no longer a housing market . . . There are four Americas.”Here’s what each looks like, and what it means for you.Cash Buyers: 1 in 4 Buyers Are Paying with CashIf you already own a home, you may be able to buy your next place in cash thanks to your equity. In fact, 26% of existing home sales this summer were...

Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track

Written by super22 on August 26, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For Sellers, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.But if you’re getting ready to sell, here’s what you should know. Even in today’s market, it rarely comes to that. Buyers who are moving at today’s rates and prices are generally moving because of some big life change. That means they’re motivated, and eager to get all the way to the closing table.According to the latest data from Redfin, only about 1 in 7 pending sales are falling through. Meaning the vast majority make it...

Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.

Written by super22 on June 28, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For Sellers, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start second-guessing everything, including the decision to move in the first place. And that raises 2 big questions: Do you try again?Is that even worth it?Here’s the secret to getting a better outcome the second time around.Different Agent. Different Results.Most sellers who re-list and ultimately sell don’t wait for market to magically change. They change their approach. And there’s data to back that up.Research from REDX shows homeowners who put their house back on the...

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

Written by super22 on April 29, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Downsize, For Sellers, Selling Tips, Senior Market, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up:“Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?”It’s not always urgent. It often shows up in small moments, like going up and down the stairs, keeping up with the maintenance, or just thinking about what the next chapter of your life might look like in this home.And for most people, the answer is simple. They want to stay.The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology found about 90% of adults over 65 prefer to stay in their homes as they get older (see below):But even if staying feels...

3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers

Written by super22 on March 18, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before. And trying to think of everything you need to do can feel like a lot. But here’s the key.You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. And you don’t have to do it all at once. Just tackle it one thing at a time.Here’s a simple list of 3 main things you should focus on to help you get started.1. Assemble Your Team: Don’t Do This AloneBuying a home is a team sport. And having the right professionals by your side can make a world of difference. Here’s who you...

The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)

Written by super22 on March 18, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market.And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. A lot of the time, there’s one common cause. And it’s something you can actually control.Here’s what you can do to get ahead of the biggest dealbreaker before it ever becomes a problem.The Top Dealbreaker: Issues That Pop Up During the InspectionA Redfin survey shows over 70% of recently cancelled contracts...

If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.

Written by super22 on March 11, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it’s also not the end of the road. Homes are selling every day, so you can turn this around. You just need to take another look at your approach.If you’re feeling this pain, know this: an online search engine isn’t where you should go for your answers. It’s much better to talk to your agent. Because a search engine doesn’t know your market or your house. But your agent does.While a quick search or...

The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Sale

Written by super22 on February 19, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

There’s one decision you’re going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer, or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the price later.And that’s your asking price.The #1 Mistake Sellers Make Today: Trusting the Wrong NumberIf you’re thinking of moving and trying to figure out what your house may sell for, it’s tempting to start with an online home value tool. They’re fast, free, and easy. And you don’t have to talk to anyone. But here’s the problem: they don’t know...

Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All

Written by super22 on October 27, 2025. Posted in Agent Value, For Sellers, Inventory, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For sellers, that means one thing:Your house needs to stand out and grab attention from day one.That’s especially true when you consider why the number of homes for sale is up. Here’s how it works. Available inventory is a mix of: Active Listings: homes that have been sitting on the market, but haven’t sold yetNew Listings: homes that...