/anchor.fm/ Good Deeds - Real Estate With A Mission

After a drop in interest rates of 1/2 percent, Bill Weidacher discusses the good news from that which included a 20% increase in refinance applications to lower the cost of homeowners mortgage costs and an 11% increase in pre-qualification applications to be ready ahead of buying a new home.

Bill Weidacher takes you through the statewide numbers for August. Where the good news for buyers is inventory of homes on the market continued to increase and sales price climb slowed down a bit.

Bill Weidacher speaks with Fine Homes scholarship winner Bourne Spooner about how his FHGI scholarship will help him pursue his plans for his future

Diane Davidson goes deeper into last episode on "Right Sizing" - a term she uses instead of downsizing because emptynesters often have different needs than just moving to a smaller house.

Diane and Bill talk about what things to consider when thinking about moving into a new home after the kids are grown and gone. Often called "down sizing", but Diane calls it right sizing to a home that is more atunned to their new desires and lifestyle.

Diane and Bill discuss the benefits offered by having a skilled realtor on your side to negotiate for you.

Diane and Bill discuss the new transparency regarding fees paid to realtors and other procedures involved in buying and selling a home that will govern those transactions going forward.

Diane and Bill say no it hasn't, while showing that the way technology has enhanced the process compliments the role of the realtor and the irreplaceable service they provide.

Diane and Bill outline the important steps a BUYER of a new home need to consider and prepare for before they enter the market.

Diane and Bill go through ALL of the factors involved in arriving at a listing price while that emphasizing that their ultimate role is advising and the clients role is making the final decisions regarding all the factors involved.

Diane and Bill talk about the steps to be undertaken when getting a home ready to go on the market.

A review of where the NH market stands as it enters the spring buying and selling season and what lies ahead.

Diane and Bill talk about how early numbers in January, like a 10% increase in houses coming on the market over 2023, and the prospect of interest rates likely coming down suggests optimisim for both buyers and sellers in the year ahead.

Diane and Bill discuss the benefits of working with a realtor overall and specifically the unique approach their Fine Home Group offers buyers and sellers from pricing strategy to marketing and everything in between.

Diane and Bill give an overview of what they expect lies ahead in 2024 in the housing market. Which Bill believes will include several cuts to interests by the Fed to make buying more affordable though it likely will still be affected by the low inventory levels that remain as the year kicks off.

Diane and Bill make the case for why it makes sense to buy now, even with interests high. Because if they go down as expected in 2024, buyers can refiance to take advantage of that, and if they do the price of homes will likely go higher as well. Which means if they act now they'll be buying at a discount over where prices likely will be in a year from now.

Diane and Bill talk about the reasons behind Realtor.com's recent predictions for hot markets ahead in 2024 and how they may present interesting opportunities for investors.

Bill Weidacher talks about what a recent prediction from economic forecasters that home prices will climb by 15% in 2024 will mean for buyers and sellers.

Diane Davidson and Nicole Quinn say selling during the holidays is a good time to have a home on the market because most of the browsers are on to other things leaving the market to serious buyers who likely need to at act quickly.

Diane and Bill say from homes looking great during this time of year to less competition there are many good reasons to try and sell a home during the holiday season.

Diane and Bill talk about the importance of spending time with buyers and sellers to help them clearly understand all the steps and elements involved as their purchase or sale unfolds along the way to closing.

Diane and Bill talk about the Fine Home Groups efforts to give back to the community during the season of giving and makes an appeal to listeners to join in helping them do it to reflect on what the Good Deeds podcast title symbolizes.

With higher interest rates inhibiting those with lower rate mortgages from entering the market Bill Weidacher and Nicole Quinn talk about the options to consider if you want to leave your 3-4% mortgage behind to enter the market.