Real Estate with Susan Smither

Stop Wondering What Your Budget Is & Get Pre-Approved!

In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show that you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a […]

How Homeownership Delivers Unsurpassed Family Wealth

Tuesday June 4th, 2019Thursday May 30th, 2019 simplify 8 Comments

There are many financial benefits to homeownership, but probably none more important than its ability to create family wealth. (more…)

4 Reasons to Buy A Home This Summer

Monday June 3rd, 2019Wednesday June 26th, 2019 simplify 8 Comments

Here are four reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting. (more…)

The Top Reasons to Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Friday May 31st, 2019Tuesday May 7th, 2019 simplify 8 Comments

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The Ultimate Truth about Housing Affordability

Thursday May 30th, 2019Wednesday May 22nd, 2019 simplify 8 Comments

There have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a home is less affordable than it had been over the last ten years, we need to understand why and what that means. (more…)

Multigenerational Homes Are on the Rise

Wednesday May 29th, 2019Wednesday June 26th, 2019 simplify 8 Comments

As loved ones start to get older, we start to wonder: how long will they be able to live alone? Will they need someone there to help them with daily life? There’s a reason to ask those questions now more than ever, as the average life expectancy in the U.S. is 78 years old! As a result, 41% of Americans in the market are searching for a home that can accommodate a multigenerational family. (more…)

2 Things You Need to Know to Properly Price Your Home

Tuesday May 28th, 2019Tuesday May 21st, 2019 simplify 9 Comments

In today’s housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they have over the last eight years (6-7%). However, they are still are above historical norms. Low supply of listed homes and high demand from buyers has pushed prices to rise rapidly. (more…)