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Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease | MyKCM One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic – and it drove home prices up. If you tried to buy a house over the past two years, you probably experienced this firsthand and may have been outbid on several homes along the way. But here’s the news you’ve been waiting for: data shows clear signs bidding wars are easing this year. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average number of offers on recently sold homes has declined considerably over the past few months (see graph below): Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease | MyKCM The graph shows homes were seeing a high of around five offers earlier this yea

Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you’re not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) shows 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the typical retirement age (65) every day, and only 47% of the people in that generation have already retired. If this sounds like you, one thing worth considering is whether or not your current home will suit your new lifestyle. If your home doesn’t have the features or benefits you’re looking for, the good news is, you may be in a better position to move than you realize. That’s because, if you already own a home, you’ve likely built-up significant equity, and that can help you fuel your next move. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “A homeowner who purchased a typical home five years ago would have gained $125,300 from just price appreciation alone.” In fact, over the last twelve months,

Property Site: https://tour.corelistingmachine.com/home/A9X6CS/36-Lacebark-Lane-Bluffton-SC-415181 Adorable, well-maintained Egret model! Home has open concept great room, screened-in Lanai with lovely wooded view, den/office, large owner’s suite with private bathroom, soaking tub, separate shower, large walk-in closet. Spacious screened lanai with wooded view. This is a great quiet location on a cul-de-sac street, so no thru traffic. A/C was replaced in 2016. Most of the furniture coveys’ with the home. Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Square feet: 1,713 Price: $315,000 For more information about this property, please contact Linda Kurecki at or lindakurecki@weichertcp.com. You can also text 6865942 to 67299 (Message and Data Rates May Apply, see terms and privacy policy ). See more listings at: https://linda-kurecki.weichertcoastal.com MLS ID: 415181

Property Site: https://tour.corelistingmachine.com/home/D78GDC/70-Seaford-Place-Bluffton-SC-406301 Fall in love the moment you walk in the door. This updated villa is maintenance free living. Just move in & start enjoying all that Sun City has to offer! Amenity centers are just moments away, private backyard, across the street from a park, this 2 bed/2 bath home has 18 tile floors throughout the home, bedrooms have newer carpet. New crown molding and door trim, freshly painted. Kitchen has all stainless-steel appliances, Corian countertops, new backsplash & pull out shelves in cabinets. You'll love the walk-in pantry. Plantation shutters in all rooms, the kitchen & lanai door have remote-control fabric shades. Ceiling fans in all rooms. Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Square feet: 1,454 Price: $249,000 For more information about this property, please contact Linda Kurecki at or lindak

  Today’s  housing market  is making a truly impressive turnaround, and it’s also setting up some outstanding opportunities for buyers  and  sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this year, there are perks today that are rarely available, and definitely worth looking into. Here are the top two. The Biggest Perk for Buyers: Low Mortgage Rates The most impressive buyer incentive today is the average mortgage interest rate. Just last week, mortgage rates hit an all-time low for the  eighth time this year . The 30-year fixed-rate is now averaging 2.88%, the lowest rate in the survey’s history, which dates back to 1971  (See graph below): This is a huge advantage for buyers. To put it in perspective, it means that today you can get a lower rate than any of the past two generations of homebuyers in your family if you decide to purchase at this time. In addition, the  National Mortgage News   notes  how today’s buyers have increasing purchasing power due to these low mo

5 Small Backyard Ideas to Make Your Cramped Outdoor Space Feel Like Versailles These backyard ideas will make your small space look and feel BIGGER. Image:  Photo by ADZA Don't think of your microscopic yard as a curse. So what if it's technically a small concrete slab that baaarely accommodates a half-sized Weber grill? Or if your flagstone patio is just big enough for you, a lounge chair, and a good book? Your tiny outdoor spot is actually an opportunity to get creative. To live large with a small footprint, try these functional tweaks to make your minuscule outdoor space feel like a palatial retreat. 1. Divide the Space Wait, what? That's right. Even if your square footage is relatively small, dividing your outdoor space into two areas can actually make it seem bigger. "Creating a space within a space makes it seem larger because it gives you a separate experience," says Joy Diaz, chief marketing officer at Land Care Inc. Diaz recommends a small wood pergola, w