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Some Highlights

• People want to cash in on they equity they earned and downsize
• Homes needs have changed recently
• Connect with The Aaronson Group to get your house ready to sell this season. Call 949-388-5194 or email info@previewochomes.com

Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we'll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn't happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or depreciation depending on the area of the country. And as we get closer to the spring real estate market, experts continue to forecast what they believe will happen with home prices this year and beyond.

Selma Hepp, a Chief Economist at CoreLogic, says:
"While 2023 kicked off on a more optimistic note for the U.S. Housing market, recent mortgage rate volatility highlights how much uncertainty remains. Nevertheless, the continued shortage of for-sale homes will likely keep price declines

Some Highlights

• Today's buyers are more qualified
• The number of foreclosures has decreased
• The housing supply is low, therefore this an important factor to keep the housing market from crashing
• Homeowners have built up a huge amount of equity and this puts homeowners in a good position.
• Connect with The Aaronson Group for advice on what you may want to do to get your house ready to sell this season. Call 949-388-5194 or email info@previewochomes.com

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• Connect with The Aaronson Group for advice on what you may want to do after you sell your home this season. Call 949-388-5194 or email info@previewochomes.com

Some Highlights 

• As you get ready to sell your house, there are specific things you can add to your to-do list. 

• These include decluttering, taking down personal photos and items, and power washing outdoor surfaces. 

• Connect with The Aaronson Group for advice on what you may want to do to get your house ready to sell this season. Call 949-388-5194 or email info@previewochomes.com

To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. It is because today's housing market has a different feeling. There are more homes for sale than last year, but inventory is still historically low. If a house has been sitting on the market for a while, that's a sign it may need to hit the mark for potential buyers. But here's the thing. Right now, homes that are updated and priced at market value are still selling fast.

Today, homes with curb appeal are presented well and sell quickly and sometimes over the asking price. According to Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com:
"In a market where costs are still high, and buyers can be a little choosier, it makes sense they're going to zero in

On behalf of the buyer, The Aaronson Group is in escrow for 23013 Belquest Drive, Lake Forest, Orange County, California. (MLS® NDP2300747) 

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