Planning Your Move After the Election: Key Considerations for 2025
The 2024 presidential election has concluded and the people have spoken, ushering in a Republican administration in 2025. With new economic policies set to shape the landscape, many Americans are considering their next move—both figuratively and literally. Whether planning to buy or sell a home, understanding market expectations and preparing thoroughly will be essential as […]
Election Year Uncertainty: How to Stay Focused on Your Home Buying or Selling Goals
The 2024 presidential election is here, and uncertainty is in the air. Many U.S. Senate seats are in the balance, as well. Markets tend to react to political change, and real estate is no exception. If you’re planning to buy or sell a home, it’s natural to wonder how the election may impact your goals. […]
The Future of Interest Rates: Preparing for a New Normal in the Real Estate Market
As the real estate market navigates the ever-evolving economy, one factor remains a central point of concern for both home buyers and sellers: interest rates. The days of ultra-low mortgage rates seem to be behind us. Most economic experts are forecasting that interest rates may not return to the historically low levels seen over the […]
Getting the Most Value from Your Home Sale in a Shifting Market
The real estate market is constantly changing, and 2024 is no exception. With industry changes from the recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement, fluctuating mortgage rates and shifting buyer expectations, today’s home sellers are facing a more complex landscape. However, selling your home in a shifting market can still yield great returns with the […]
Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Home?
As the real estate market continues to evolve in 2024, prospective home buyers are faced with a crucial question: Is now the right time to buy a home? With shifting market dynamics, recent procedural updates from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement, fluctuating mortgage rates and other economic factors, the answer isn’t necessarily straightforward. […]
Getting Prepared for a Fall Move
The fall season is one of our busiest times of year. We have many people who like moving this time of year as the summer heat fades and the holiday rush approaches. Autumn is an ideal time for a real estate move—whether you’re buying, selling, or both. Moving during the fall season offers unique advantages, […]
Real Talk About Our Big Career Move
We made a major move earlier this year—one that would have a significant impact on The Cyr Team and our real estate clients. It wasn’t an easy decision, but we decided to change brokerages and join Real Broker. Now that it’s been almost six months into this new partnership, we wanted to share some reflections […]
Overcoming the Challenges of Home Affordability
Home affordability remains a concerning issue for many potential buyers in today’s real estate market. With higher home prices and mortgage rates, the dream of owning a home might seem increasingly out of reach. However, home buyers can overcome these challenges and find a path to homeownership with careful planning and preparation. The Current State […]
Home Buyers and Sellers: NAR Settlement FAQs, Part 2
If you’ve been following The Cyr Team Blog, you may have seen our most recent article (read here) answering some frequently asked questions about the recent National Association of Realtors® (NAR) settlement. The ways real estate commissions are split and paid for listing agents and buyer’s agents could be changing significantly. As a home buyer […]
Home Buyers and Sellers: NAR Settlement FAQs, Part 1
The real estate industry is an ever-changing landscape. Some big changes are on the horizon as a result of a major settlement between the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and the Department of Justice. It will impact several key aspects of our business. However, the issue that affects home buyers and sellers the most will […]