I Am a Move-Up Buyer. What Should I Do in This Seller’s Market?
They say there are two sides to every story, and there are always two sides to every real estate transaction. There is a buyer and a seller. In most cases, people are both buyers and sellers simultaneously. You are selling one home and using that equity toward the purchase of a new one. Whether you […]
The Market is Too Competitive. Should I Wait to Move?
It’s true that we’re in a very hectic real estate market right now. There aren’t enough houses for sale. Meanwhile, buyer demand continues to soar because of low mortgage interest rates and other factors stemming from the crazy COVID-19 economy. Because the market is so competitive, many buyers and sellers are choosing to wait it […]
What Does an Economy with Inflation Mean?
We’ve been talking to many clients about inflation lately. They keep hearing about it on the news. It’s surprising how few—especially those under the age of 50—really know what inflation is and what it means to be in an inflated economy. More specifically, we like to help educate home buyers and homeowners about the effects […]
Real Estate After Vaccination—What to Expect
It’s great to know that COVID-19 vaccines are readily available for just about every adult in the United States by now. We got our vaccination shots and that gives us a little more confidence in getting our lives and business somewhat back to normal after a very strange 2020. It may be the literal and […]
Planning Your Home Sale in a Seller’s Market, Part 3
In this final installment of our three-part series, we will explore some of the broader life planning aspects to consider when selling your home in today’s seller’s market. If you haven’t ready the first two parts of this article, please check them out when you have a chance: Part 1: Getting Your Home Ready Part […]
How to Make Smarter Decisions When Buying a Vacation Home
Recently on The Cyr Team Real Estate Blog, we talked about some of the important things you need to know when buying an investment property. We touched a little on the idea of vacation homes, but we wanted to explore this topic a little further this week. Buying a second home purely for personal use […]
Buying an Investment Property?
Here Are 5 Tips for a Better Investment Property Transaction. If you are looking to purchase additional property beyond your primary residence, you have to have a good plan. It is important to explore your options, understand your objectives and stay focused on what matters most. Whether you are looking to buy a second home […]
Exploring the Trend of Multi-Generational Living
Multi-generational living has always been a trend. It’s not uncommon for older parents to move in with their children when they have trouble caring for themselves. It can be less expensive than a retirement home or senior care facility, while also just more convenient for multiple generations to be living in one home. The Impact […]
Is it Time to Rethink Your Long-Term Real Estate Plan?
It’s a seller’s market right now. This has been true for years, and the conditions have only been amplified as a result of the pandemic. Buyer demand is high, seller inventory is low and mortgage rates are very favorable. There are other factors from this pandemic that may forever change how people view real estate. […]
The Cyr Team’s 2021 Real Estate Forecast
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been one of the strangest years of our lifetimes—most likely THE strangest we’ll ever experience. We’ve had to adjust to new ways of working remotely, and so have most of our real estate clients. Thankfully, we were well prepared. We’ve always embraced technology and knew that this was […]