Perrie & Associates

2018 has arrived and as we welcome a new year in the real estate industry, it's important to look ahead at what's to come.As the market evolves, agents must be aware of changes to best meet their clients needs. There are no definitive answers to what we can expect from the housing market in 2018, but we've compiled some of the top predictions form market experts, and here's what they're forecasting for the new year: Price Increases Many experts agree that inventory is the biggest factor in the 2018 housing market, and prices are expected to increase as supply remains low going into the new year. As reported in the Washington Post , Nela Richardson, chief economist at Redfin, said "for the third year in a row, the nationwide inventory shortage is likely to continue to hinder sales, and increase prices." Just how much prices are to increase is debatable, however. The National Association of Realtors is predicting a 5.5 percent price increase, w...

The new year is approaching and it's time to look ahead and start planning for 2018. Undoubtedly, after you get asked what your plans are for New Year's Eve, you'll probably get that dreaded follow up question: so what's your New Year's Resolution? Of course, there's a number of typical responses for such a question - "lose weight. Get fit. Be better with finances." But how easy are those to keep? It seems that many people let go of their resolutions after a month or two. None of those classic goals are wrong by any means, but if you're looking for a more unique and maybe more "exciting" resolution for 2018, we've got a few ideas for you. Unplug In these days of social media and constant connection, it's easy to get wrapped up in what everyone else is doing and lose a sense of what's happening in your own world. If you find yourself Instagramming every meal or constantly checking up on other friends to see if they a...