Bellingham Homes & Real Estate

The most recent Pending Homes Sales Index from the National Association of Realtors revealed a slight bump in contracts with an increase of 1.6% in December. This news comes as existing home sales are also forecasted to be on pace for 5.54 million in 2017, a 1.7% increase over 2016, which was the best year for sales in a decade. Read More: Buyers Are Searching For Your House! Is It time to list your home?  Is this the year you sell your home? Call me for my free home selling guide and consultation.  Jack Otto eXp Realty #1 Agent in Social Media in Washington (mondinion.com) Jack.otto@exprealty.com 206-388-6102

Buyer Demand Is Outpacing the Supply of Homes for Sale The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market demand.  The National Association of REALTORS (NAR)  surveys  “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions”  for their monthly  REALTORS Confidence Index . Their latest edition sheds some light on the relationship between Seller Traffic (supply) and Buyer Traffic (demand). Read the rest here: Buyer Demand Is Outpacing the Supply of Homes for Sale

The real estate market is crazy right now and 2017 is going to be another banner year. With inventory at all time lows, buying power remaining high, and an overall high demand for homes, we will see a similar market to 2016. So what does all this mean to you? Take a look at the infographic and then call me to get your game plan in place! Home Sales at Highest Pace in 10 Years! [INFOGRAPHIC]   Jack Otto eXp Realty #1 Agent in Social Media in Washington (mondinion.com) Jack.otto@exprealty.com Jackottohomes.com

We've rounded the corner and are cruising into 2017. This year is going to be another blockbuster year for home sellers. But before you can put it on the market you need to go through your home and make sure it's ready. Check out this checklist and feel free to call me for my complimentary home selling consultation.  "Tips for Preparing Your House For Sale [INFOGRAPHIC] " Once you are ready let's discuss how my social media campaign can get you the most exposure possible.  Jack Otto eXp Realty #1 Agent in Social Media in Washington (mondinon.com) Jack.otto@exprealty.com 206-388-6102 -  -

Now we are past the holidays, are you finally getting ready to buy a home? First step is to get your Free guide here and then call me to set up a game plan. This year is going to be crazy and you'll want to have a solid plan in place. Get my FREE buyers guide !