Happy New Year Tallahassee 2022
Posted by Joe Manausa on Friday, December 31, 2021 at 5:50 AM
By Joe Manausa / December 31, 2021
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All the real estate agents and employees at Joe Manausa Real Estate send you best wishes for a happy and healthy 2022!
We're going to shut down for some family time and football, but we'll be back bright and early in 2022 to help you with all of your housing needs!
US Housing Market Reports
How Bad Is It? SHOCKING Building Permits Report!
The lack of home affordability has become a widely discussed issue in the media - the shortfall in new single-family home permits and multi-family property permits and construction exacerbates the current housing crisis.
Will New Construction Bottleneck Cause A New Housing Bubble?
Are you concerned that the bottleneck of builder homes under construction will cause a new housing bubble as they are finally completed?
Unlocking Zillow's Latest Housing Trends And Forecasts
Zillow has shared its extensive data that we have used to generate our monthly housing market update. Zillow reports this right now:
Google Knows. The Surprising Real Estate Market Forecast You Won't Believe!
Is it possible to forecast home sales in the US housing market with a search on Google? I had this thought about Google and a google housing market forecast as I was reexamining our search engine optimization efforts.
The Truth About Foreclosures - Mortgage Pipeline Update
The best way to start to analyze the potential for mass foreclosures is to break down the current mortgage pipeline to observe forming trends.
Renter Nation Says Goodbye To The American Dream!
It's the beginning of a generational shift in the housing market that will greatly reduce homeownership and push the US towards becoming a renter nation, one in which Wall Street is in control of both home prices and rents
The Surprising Way Interest Rates Move The Market
When mortgage interest rates change, housing market experts surface and make bold claims on how the market will unfold. They are usually wrong!
Home Affordability Falls To 40-Year Low!
It's been over forty years since homes were more expensive than today when you factor in inflation, home prices, and mortgage interest rates.
Biden Rent Control Plan
The White House announced an executive action that Biden says is designed to "protect renters and promote rental affordability," but I cannot imagine a worse response from our Commander In Chief to confront the nation's housing and rental affordability crisis
Market Equilibrium, How The Balance Has Changed In Real Estate
The way we estimate housing market equilibrium has changed, and with it, the way the market is evaluated must change.
What You Don't Know About Home Prices!
Home prices are gaining traction as topics in both the mainstream media and social media, but there are three common misconceptions about the change in house prices that are unanimously reported as unquestionably true.
New Home Construction Report
Kevin Erdmann Housing Update September 2022 - Explains the new home construction pipeline and what to know about the number of homes being built in the US.
Home Prices Are Doing What?
The hype-headlines are scary, exclaiming falling home prices and the coming housing market crash. Here's what the housing market facts reveal:
REDFIN Reports Falling Home Prices?
Does the latest Redfin real estate report show home prices falling? I reviewed the Redfin real estate data, but did I find home prices dropping?
House Prices - Inflation Adjusted Home Prices
Just How High Are Today's House Prices? The price of houses in the US has risen to a toxic level, and many are wondering how they will be able to afford to live in their local communities
USA Today Misleads Readers About Home Prices
USA Today Misleads Readers About Home Prices - Median Home Price: The USA Today Network has been misleading readers, using the median home price change suggesting that houses are getting cheaper and a real estate crash is upon us. Is this poor journalism or is there something more to it?
Economic Outlook For The Housing Market
Joe Manausa gives an update on the economic outlook for Tallahassee and the US housing market. Includes housing market forecast, housing market activity, and new construction analysis, and reveals how Tallahassee compares with the overall US housing market.
Podcast: Housing Myths Dispelled
Home Building Hero David Belman and Joe Manausa discuss many of the "myths" that have been published in the media about the housing market.
Are Wages Keeping Up With Rising Home Prices
Home prices are rising. Mortgage interest rates are rising. Are people earning enough money to buy homes today, or is the home affordability crisis getting worse?
Zillow - Surprising Home Sales Report
Zillow has something to say about the housing market. Zillow's data suggests something else is happening. And it’s not just Zillow.
Zillow Exposes Mainstream Media On Home Prices
Zillow serves up the data that exposes the poor reporting of the mainstream media on Zillow home prices and that conditions are not what they seem.
Housing - Do You Follow Your Gut (Or Analytics) In Housing?
I think the signs in the housing market are loud and clear, yet most real estate reports I read or view are missing the most critical factor in housing today.
6 Housing Market Rumors Debunked (1 Confirmed)
7 different housing market rumors are perpetuated as “FACT” in various forms of "hype." Discussion of this "housing market news" has been ongoing for years, so today, I want to put them all to rest.
Is The Supply Of Homes For Sale Finally Rising?
Is The Supply Of Homes For Sale Finally Rising? Is the US housing market heading for a crash? Will home prices fall? Follow the metrics that clearly show what to expect from home prices and the supply of homes for sale in 2022 and beyond.
Who To Blame For Soaring Home Prices
There is a huge shortage of homes in the US, and there is only one culprit to blame, and I’m going to tell you who it is!
When Will Home Prices Fall?
Are Home Values About To Crash AGAIN? Now that we've seen about three years' worth of skyrocketing home prices, prudent buyers with memories are asking when home prices are going to start falling again.
Home Ownership Is Radically Different For Millennials
This is a simple millennial housing case study that will clearly show that the millennials will face a housing market like no other generation going back to post-World War II.
Are We Overbuilding Again?
I've been asked recently for my opinion on the number of homes being built in the US. Specifically, people are wondering if the ghost of 2006 has come back to bring more homes to the market than what can be consumed?
Home Affordability Crisis - Major Housing Market Shift
Home affordability is plummeting, and this home affordability forecast explains why real estate prices are becoming less affordable with each passing month.
Why It's Alway About Supply And Demand In Real Estate
It's all about supply and demand. The real estate supply and demand dynamic tells us everything we need to know to forecast home sales in any given area.
Building Permits Reveal Major Housing Crisis
How do we know there is a major housing crisis brewing? Look no further than building permits! This video examines building permits in detail, as the issue of home affordability is going to become one of the most prominent topics for many years in the national media.
Interesting Employment Dynamic Impacts Home Sales
Home sales in the United States are vibrant, and we can look to the economy as a big reason homes are selling. I have found a pocket of data on the Federal Reserve Economic Data website that explains the vitality of the US housing market.
How Often Do Home Prices Fall?
Are home prices falling? Will house prices fall soon? Home prices are soaring, buyers are having to pay above most sellers' asking prices, and the housing market feels just like a feeding frenzy during Shark Week on the Discovery Channel.
What Do Low Mortgage Interest Rates Really Mean?
Every article or video about mortgage interest rates conveys that rates are low, but do you really know what it means?
Homeownership Rate Crash #shorts
60 Second Video: Homeownership is going to decline over the next 30 years, as home affordability hits the worst levels seen since the end of World War II. This is a generational shift in the housing market
Great Tips For Home Buyers
9 Tips For Buying A Home In A Bidding War
Follow these 9 home buying tips to get your offer approved ahead of other buyers. These 9 tips for buying a home today will help you overcome multiple offers on a home.
Buy A Home Now Or Wait For 2023?
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How To Get A Good Deal On A Home
Watch this short video before you buy a house to ensure you know whether to buy a home now or wait! This is the smart way to get a good deal on a house today.
Don't Lose Your Real Estate Contract Binder Deposit
As you prepare to buy a home, you'll want to follow this advice for home buyers. These real estate tips will help you ensure your real estate contract binder deposit is not forfeited to the seller due to mistakes made along the way.
Should You Get A 40-Year Mortgage?
Before you decide upon a specific mortgage amortization on a home loan, take a look at this quick case study that compares a 15-year loan with a 30-year loan and a 40-year amortized loan.
What are closing costs when buying a home?
If you are planning to buy a home now, or in the next few months, there are some fees and expenses you’ll need to pay in addition to your down payment that you should know about. Other than your down payment, all money you spend when you buy a home are called “closing costs,” and you should know about them ahead of time. Even experienced buyers can be surprised at all the costs that are associated with buying a home today. This short video will cover what you need to know so that you can (one, be prepared,
How Much Should You Put Down On A House?
Need some downpayment advice? Want to know what to put down on a house? There are issues you might not have considered when determining a home down payment, but my home buying tips include a side-by-side comparison of some options that will help you make the best decision.
Don't Buy A Home Without Seeing This First!
If you plan to buy a home now or in the next few months, let me tell you about a critical document that you absolutely must get from the seller before you start spending any money on inspections or repairs. The document that I’m addressing is the SELLERS PROPERTY DISCLOSURE, and you should not just HOPE that the seller will include it in the marketing documents. Instead, demand to see this document with a current signature and date from the seller on the day the contract is executed. As you will discover in
10 Mistakes Homebuyers Make In The Home Mortgage Process
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Need To Move? Buying vs. Renting Today
Wondering whether to buy a house or rent a house in 2022? I have created a simple real estate case study to help you make your next move confidently
Is Home Ownership A Hedge Against Inflation?
Could homeownership today still be a smart hedge against inflation? This is a study of real estate during inflation.
How To Buy Your First Home - Step By Step
How To Buy Your First Home - Step By Step - The home buying process from start to finish. Walkthrough the entire homebuying process, great for first time homebuyers and anyone buying a home this year. This is Home Buying 101.
How Often Do Home Prices Fall?
Are home prices falling? Will house prices fall soon? Home prices are soaring, buyers are having to pay above most sellers' asking prices, and the housing market feels just like a feeding frenzy during Shark Week on the Discovery Channel.
How To Use Price Per Square Foot When Valuing A Home
Price per square foot is a measurement of a home's value, but the price per square foot alone is not an effective way to determine the price a home will sell in today's housing market.
What To Offer On A Home In A Sellers Market
We are experiencing the strongest seller's market on record, so you have to be prepared to make the right kind of offer if you want to buy a home today. And it's not all just about how much to offer, there is so much involved when making the "RIGHT" offer in a seller's market. I have shared my experience of selling thousands of homes in a seller's market, both with working for buyers and with working for sellers. I have shared 3 important home buying tips to enlighten you on what matters most to sellers so
Why It's Alway About Supply And Demand In Real Estate
It's all about supply and demand. The real estate supply and demand dynamic tells us everything we need to know to forecast home sales in any given area.
Top 10 Tallahassee Neighborhoods
If you want to know where homebuyers chose to live in 2021, then this video was produced specifically for you. Follow along as I share the top-ten selling communities in Tallahassee in 2021, with insight on what it costs to live in each neighborhood as well as the number of homes that sold.
10 Home Inspection Issues And Tips
Moving from one home to another has enough stress and chaos built into the entire affair, and the home inspection is often the biggest stressor. Here's how to avoid home inspection stress!
Real Estate Negotiation Strategies For Each Market Condition
If you mishandle the negotiation on a home, several things will possibly happen, and all of them are bad. First and foremost, you’ll leave money on the table through either the sales price or the terms that are negotiated. Today, buyers are losing out on homes they want to buy and it’s often due to poor positioning in the negotiation. And while we are in the midst of a historic sellers’ market, I’m seeing sellers leave money on the table even when they have multiple offers! #realestatenegotiation #homenegot
Four Smart Ways To Use A Real Estate Contract Assignment
Contract assignability allows buyers to give or sell their rights to another buyer, and that creates opportunity. Tune in to discover four reasons to assign a real estate contract (including contract assignment profits)
What Does A Transaction Coordinator Do?
When you are selling a home or buying a home, a critical member of your support team is your transaction coordinator. Here's what to expect!
Real Estate Appraisal Versus Fair Market Value Of A Home?
What is the difference between a real estate appraisal and the fair market value of a home? If there is one practice that confounds both home buyers and home sellers alike it's the fact that the majority of real estate transactions close at the mercy of an appraisal conducted for a purpose that most consumers do not consider. Understanding these differences will save you money when it comes to buying or selling a home, and it will help you appreciate the need and value of a real estate appraisal. But here’s
What Is A Real Estate Hot Sheet?
What Is A Real Estate Hotsheet? - When agents are new to the real estate industry, they are trained to monitor the " MLS Hot Sheet" every morning in order to stay informed of the inventory changes. So what is a real estate hot sheet, and can non-Realtors get access to it?
?? Link to the current real estate Hot Sheet: https://www.TallahasseeHotSheet.com
Up until now, the hot sheet was proprietary information only available to paid members of the MLS. But recognizing that inventory is so low in the Tallahass
Who is responsible for determining the value of the home you want to buy?
If you are planning on buying a home now, or within the next three to six months, you are going to have all sorts of questions pop up for which you’ll want answers. Among the most important of these will have to do with figuring out what a home is worth. As a matter of fact, I was recently asked this question “Who is primarily responsible for determining the market value of the home you want to buy?” Questions about valuation are very common from buyers of all experience levels because nobody wants to overp
What Is The Definition Of Distressed Property?
What Is The Definition Of Distressed Property? I received this question from "Rich" who asked: Joe, what is your definition of a "Distressed Property" - foreclosure, disrepair, time on market, location? That's a great question because we have a ton of people who have registered to receive our regularly updated list of distressed properties for sale in Tallahassee, so I know the topic is very popular today. In fact, it’s not uncommon for people just entering the market to buy a home to be focused on distress
Why Use A Buyer's Agent For New Construction?
Why Use A Buyer's Agent For New Construction? - I was recently asked about the benefits of having a buyers agent for new construction. Specifically, she asked why she should use a buyer's agent for new construction?
My short answer is that you should always hire a well-trained advocate to help you buy any real estate, including new construction homes.
This video though will specifically address several benefits of having your own advocate when purchasing a brand new home, whether it has already been built
What Is A Seller's Market In Real Estate?
You might have heard that we have a huge seller’s market right now in real estate. Do you know what that means? This real estate frequently asked question comes up from time to time when somebody is buying a home or selling a home. They want to know if its a buyer’s market or a seller’s market. Is now a good time to buy a home in the Tallahassee real estate market? I have prepared this short video to demonstrate the conditions that make this a seller’s market, and then we’ll show you the numbers and how we
What Is A Swimming Pool Worth?
What Is A Swimming Pool Worth? Recently, a customer buying a home asked me a simple question. She inquired “how much does a pool add to the value of a home?” Pretty simple question, right? Well, by the end of this short video, you’ll know the not-so-simple answer (and why this is so important).
How Many Times Will A Home Seller Counter Offer?
This real estate frequently asked question is from a recent home buyer. If you are about to buy a home in Tallahassee Florida or beyond and you’re trying to better understand how the real estate negotiation process will work, then understanding how to better control the negotiation is going to keep some of your hard-earned money in your pocket!
What You Should Know About School Zones When Buying A Home
What You Should Know About School Zones When Buying A Home - Buyers always ask about school zones, even when they do not have school-aged children. They understand that homes in the highest-rated school zones often fetch the most money, so they believe they are putting themselves in the best position for a future sale by purchasing a home in an acceptable school zone today.
Unfortunately, this logic is flawed. If you are buying a home with no need for a school yet plan on including your opinion of the publi
Real Estate Is Local - What This Means!
If you plan on buying a home, or selling a home, you’ll want to understand the local nature of real estate and use it to your advantage.
20 Percent Down On A Home?
Learn how to decide how much you should put down on a house. Here is some down payment advice that might help you keep some cash in your pocket.
How HGTV Is Like Meth For Homebuyers
This is what I have observed regarding the HGTV impact on buying a home and selling a home.
Prudent Tips For Home Sellers
6 Tips For Selling A Home In 2022
This ain't your grandpa's real estate market, the process for selling a home and getting top dollar have changed so much. It starts with knowing the best way to sell your house. There are home selling tips and tricks you can use.
Top 7 Ways To Market Your Home For Sale Using Technology
Technology has opened up a world of possibilities for homeowners looking to market their property and attract potential buyers. In this video, we'll be sharing the top 7 ways to use technology to market your home for sale.
Your Home Failed To Sell, Now What?
What to do if your home failed to sell. When your "selling a home process" fails, it's time to start thinking about what to do next.
7 Critical Stages In Selling Your Home
The process for selling a home has changed greatly since the world went digital, but now after a historic sellers' market, today's home selling plan requires adjustments compared to the last few years.
Pre-Marketing: Win the Home Selling Race
Are you looking to sell your home for the most money possible in today's fast-paced and competitive real estate market? Then you must consider pre-marketing strategies.
Selling A Home In A Strong Sellers Market | AVOID This MISTAKE!
If you are getting ready to sell a home, you must avoid making a horrible mistake that I'm seeing every single day. As we continue in the midst of the strongest seller's market on record, one might assume that a home seller can do no wrong.
How To Use Price Per Square Foot When Valuing A Home
Price per square foot is a measurement of a home's value, but the price per square foot alone is not an effective way to determine the price a home will sell in today's housing market.
Biggest Change In Selling A Home Since The Printing Press
Here is the biggest change in selling a home since the printing press was invented. Looking for selling a home process? This is the must-do process to sell a home.
Selling A Home In 2022? The Most Important Question You Must Ask
There is one singular issue that stands above all others when selling a home in a strong sellers' market. In this video, I walk you through the question and best answer to the most important question you should ask when selling a home.
Get More Money For Your Home
In order to understand how to get more money from a house sale, one must learn about the neighborhood stalker.
Real Estate Negotiation Strategies For Each Market Condition
If you mishandle the negotiation on a home, several things will possibly happen, and all of them are bad. First and foremost, you’ll leave money on the table through either the sales price or the terms that are negotiated. Today, buyers are losing out on homes they want to buy and it’s often due to poor positioning in the negotiation. And while we are in the midst of a historic sellers’ market, I’m seeing sellers leave money on the table even when they have multiple offers! #realestatenegotiation #homenegot
Home Selling Tip: Don't Price Your Home On The 9s!
One of the most important steps in your marketing strategy when selling a home is setting the initial asking price for the home. While I have discussed this in previous videos, today I’m going to discuss a technique that I refer to as pricing on the 9s.
It works to reduce the buyer pool for the home seller and reduce’s the seller’s chances of getting top dollar for the home. It is a terrible tactic and works against the seller.
If you watch this short video, you’ll understand exactly why it hurts home selle
How Much Margin For Negotiation Should I Include In My Asking Price?
I was recently asked "How much margin for negotiation should I include in my asking price?"
This is a common question from experienced home sellers. They have sold homes in the past and understand the negotiation process involves a game of give and take, so doesn’t it make good sense to start with a little wiggle room in your price so that you can give it to the buyer to secure a sale?
Here's what you should know. I explain EXACTLY how much margin for negotiation you should add to the price of your home t
10 Home Inspection Issues And Tips
Moving from one home to another has enough stress and chaos built into the entire affair, and the home inspection is often the biggest stressor. Here's how to avoid home inspection stress!
Home Staging Advice For Sellers
Do you wonder how to net more money selling your home? This is one of my top home selling tips. Today's video is everything you need to know about staging your home in order to NET the most money from your sale.
?? Here's a link to our FREE Home Sellers Checklist mentioned in the video: https://www.tallahasseechecklist.com/home-seller-checklist-downloadzh61xghm
What Does A Transaction Coordinator Do?
When you are selling a home or buying a home, a critical member of your support team is your transaction coordinator. Here's what to expect!
Real Estate Appraisal Versus Fair Market Value Of A Home?
What is the difference between a real estate appraisal and the fair market value of a home? If there is one practice that confounds both home buyers and home sellers alike it's the fact that the majority of real estate transactions close at the mercy of an appraisal conducted for a purpose that most consumers do not consider. Understanding these differences will save you money when it comes to buying or selling a home, and it will help you appreciate the need and value of a real estate appraisal. But here’s
First Right Of Refusal Meaning Explained
What is a right of first refusal? What does first right of refusal mean when dealing with a real estate contract? Accepting real estate contingencies without understanding them often causes home sellers problems. I have shared a real-world example of how we handled a first right of refusal real estate contract negotiation, and the decision-making process used to put the home seller in the best situation possible. Pay close attention to this short video and you’ll have a better understanding of the right to
Why It's Alway About Supply And Demand In Real Estate
It's all about supply and demand. The real estate supply and demand dynamic tells us everything we need to know to forecast home sales in any given area.
How To Sell A Home That Needs Repairs
How To Sell A Home That Needs Repairs - If you want to know how to sell a fixer upper house fast, then there are some fundamentals of selling a fixer-upper that you should understand. Ideally, in real estate sales, when selling a home, you should bring a house to market-condition before you sell your house fast in order to attain top dollar during the sale. But ideal situations are not always possible. If you follow the tips and advice in this video, you will know how to sell a fixer-upper house fast and in
What Is Pre Marketing In Real Estate When Selling A Home?
What is pre-marketing in real estate when selling a home? When your home hits the market and it "goes live," how many buyers will be standing in line to get in? Will it look like an Apple store on the day the new iPhone is released? If not, why not? ... it's all in the video ??????
What Is A Seller's Market In Real Estate?
You might have heard that we have a huge seller’s market right now in real estate. Do you know what that means? This real estate frequently asked question comes up from time to time when somebody is buying a home or selling a home. They want to know if its a buyer’s market or a seller’s market. Is now a good time to buy a home in the Tallahassee real estate market? I have prepared this short video to demonstrate the conditions that make this a seller’s market, and then we’ll show you the numbers and how we
How Digital Has Changed How We Sell A Home Today
Time to sell a home? The digital age has had a huge impact on what homeowners must do to get top dollar when selling their home. In this video, Joe Manausa explains why and how things have changed, and then lays out the plan for what home sellers must do.
5 Ways To Handle The House In A Divorce
If there is one thing that I see divorcing couples doing wrong more often than not, it is the decision on how to handle the house where the couple has lived. While I am not a lawyer and I'm not dispensing legal advice, take it from somebody who has helped hundreds of divorcing couples, there is a right way (and FOUR wrong ways) to handle the house in a divorce. Tell your attorney that you want to do it right!
Four Smart Ways To Use A Real Estate Contract Assignment
Contract assignability allows buyers to give or sell their rights to another buyer, and that creates opportunity. Tune in to discover four reasons to assign a real estate contract (including contract assignment profits)
Ugly Real Estate Listing Pictures | Real Estate Photography Tips
I’ve got some funny, ugly real estate listing pictures to share with you today, along with some simple real estate photography tips. Take a humorous look at some of the WORST pictures I have seen used when marketing a home ... not the way to sell your house!
How Long Does It Take To Sell A Home In 2021?
How long does it take a home to sell in 2021?
I've been asked this question a lot recently, and it made me realize a full explanation was in order. Why? Because if you understood how to sell a home for top dollar, you would know that it is a trick question.
Trust me on this. Invest the few minutes it takes to watch the video and you'll have a better understanding of selling a home than do most people in the real estate industry (and I'll prove it!).
What Is A Swimming Pool Worth?
What Is A Swimming Pool Worth? Recently, a customer buying a home asked me a simple question. She inquired “how much does a pool add to the value of a home?” Pretty simple question, right? Well, by the end of this short video, you’ll know the not-so-simple answer (and why this is so important).
Real Estate Is Local - What This Means!
If you plan on buying a home, or selling a home, you’ll want to understand the local nature of real estate and use it to your advantage.
How HGTV Is Like Meth For Homebuyers
This is what I have observed regarding the HGTV impact on buying a home and selling a home.
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