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Will the Housing Market Bloom This Spring?

Will the Housing Market Bloom
This Spring? | MyKCM

Spring is almost here, and many are wondering what it will bring for the housing market. Even though the pandemic continues on, it's certain to be very different from the spring we experienced at this time last year. Here's what a few industry experts have to say about the housing market and how it will bloom this season.

Danielle Hale, Chief Economist, realtor.com:

Despite early weakness, we expect to see new listings grow in March...

Best Time to Sell in 2021 (Hint: The Early Bird Gets the Worm)

pandemic real estate sellA number of clients have approached me recently, indicating that they are THINKING about selling their Bay Area Home, however "they are just waiting to see how things play out with the pandemic".

The question that almost always follows is around my opinion of WHEN the best time to sell their home will be in 2021.  Since it's a popular question, I wanted to share my response and professional opinion as a top listing agent in the San Francisco Bay Area with anyone considering the sale of their home in 2021.

Not so Fast -- We Are In a Pandemic!

Like you, many homeowners seem to be in a ‘holding pattern’...

6 Simple Graphs Proving This Is Nothing Like Last Time

6 Simple Graphs Proving This
Is Nothing Like Last Time | MyKCM

Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Instead, real estate had one of its best years ever. Home sales and prices were both up substantially over the year before. 2020 was so strong that many now fear the market's exuberance mirrors that of the last housing boom and, as a result, we're now headed for another crash.

However, there are many reasons this real estate market is nothing like 2008. Here are six visuals to show the dramatic differences....

5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring 2021

5 Reasons to Sell Your House
This Spring | MyKCM

When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you're waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling your name this spring. Here are five reasons why this is the perfect time to sell your house if you're ready.

1. There's high demand from homebuyers.

Buyer demand is strong right now, and buyers are active in the market. ShowingTime, which tracks the average number of buyer showings on residential properties, recently announced that ...