Category: Blogs
Presidential-Election-and-the-Housing-Market
The 2024 Presidential Election and the Housing Market As the 2024 Presidential election approaches, it’s natural for homebuyers, sellers, and industry professionals to wonder about the impact on real estate. Many have feelings of stress, excitement, or uncertainty, especially this year where so many twists and turns have already occurred in the presidential campaign and... Read More
The Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home
While selling your home as a For Sale by Owner might seem like a way to save money, the benefits of using a real estate agent far outweigh the potential savings. Read More
Why June is the Perfect Time to Buy and Sell a Home in Rochester, New York
June is a fantastic time to dive into the real estate market in Rochester, New York. With summer in full swing, the city comes alive with vibrant activities, making it an attractive time for both buyers and sellers. Whether you're considering buying a new home or selling your current one, High Falls Sotheby's International Realty is your perfect partner to navigate the market. Read More
We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?
Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list your house? It starts with the number... Read More
4 Key Tips for Selling Your House This Spring
Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your house quickly, without hassles, and for the most money, be sure to... Read More
How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women
Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households. Why Is Homeownership So Important to Women? The... Read More
Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. And for many, that means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment. This year, we aren’t seeing home prices fall dramatically. As the year... Read More
The Role of Access in Selling Your House
Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house and have hired a real estate agent to help, they’ll ask how much access to your home you want to give potential buyers. Your answer matters more now than it did in recent years. Here’s why. At the height of the buying frenzy seen during the... Read More
Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This Spring
Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the number of homes for sale is increasing, it is still 43.2%... Read More
An Expert Gives You Clarity in Today’s Housing Market
The housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why it’s so important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide throughout the process. A real estate expert uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with home prices, housing supply, expert projections, and more to give you the best advice. Someone... Read More