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More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you\u2019ve been waiting<\/a> for the right time to move, this may be the sign you\u2019ve been looking for.<\/p>\n

For the past few years, a lot of would-be homebuyers hit pause on their plans. With rising mortgage rates and affordability challenges, buying just didn\u2019t seem doable. But now, more of them are getting back out there. That\u2019s because they\u2019re getting used to the fact that this may be the new normal for the market \u2013 especially as forecasts<\/a> show mortgage rates may be starting to stabilize. According<\/a> to the National Association of Realtors<\/em> (NAR):\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cHome buyers seem to be getting over the shock of mortgage rates in the mid- to upper-6% range.\u201d <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
And that\u2019s good for you and your plans to sell. While there isn\u2019t going to be a big rush of buyers flooding the market all at once, this does mean motivated buyers are re-starting their searches. And here\u2019s the data to prove it.<\/p>\n
3 Signs Buyers Are Ready To Make Their Move<\/strong> $\"a$ <\/a><\/p>\n
1. Mortgage Applications Are on the Rise:<\/strong> According to the Mortgage Bankers Association <\/em>(MBA), mortgage applications are up 37%<\/a> since the start of the year. That\u2019s a big jump and a clear sign more buyers<\/a> are more active lately. Don\u2019t miss out on that. Serious buyers who are getting their finances in order are great potential buyers for your house.<\/p>\n
2. Buyer Demand Is Picking Up:<\/strong> The Homebuyer Demand Index <\/em>from Redfin <\/em>shows demand is up 3% since late January. While that\u2019s not a huge spike, momentum is building.<\/p>\n
3. More Home Showings:<\/strong> ShowingTime<\/em> data<\/a> says home showings are up 13% since the beginning of the year. This added foot traffic is exactly what you want to see if you\u2019re about to sell your house. It signals more serious interest in buying. More buyers out there looking means more potential eyes on your house. And more eyes could translate to more offers.<\/p>\n
And chances are, this activity is only going to pick up from here. We\u2019re headed into the busiest season of the year for housing. Spring is when more people choose to buy or sell than any other time of year. So, now is a great time to list and get in on the action.<\/p>\n
Bottom Line<\/h3>\n
As buyers re-enter the market, you have the chance to do the same thing. And the increase in buyer activity is definitely something you\u2019ll want to take advantage of. To make sure your house gets in front of these motivated buyers, connect with a local agent.<\/p>\n
If the right buyer walked through your door tomorrow, would you be ready to sell?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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