Jai Ferrell’s Home-Buyers Inner Circle

03/26/2025

How Long Are Homes Staying on the Market?
The real estate market has seen major shifts over the past few years:

Then (Before 2020): Homes spent an average of 80 days on the market.

The Anomaly: Homes were selling at record speeds during Covid, averaging just 25 days due to low rates and high demand.

Now (2025): Homes are averaging 73 days—a return to more balanced conditions.

What does this mean for sellers? Pricing strategically and listing at the right time can maximize your home’s value and reduce time on the market!

02/04/2025

Buying a home can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to help! This quick guide breaks down the most popular loan options, showing average FICO scores, popularity, and down payment requirements.

Not sure which one is the best fit for you? Let’s chat! I’ll walk you through your options and help you take the next step toward your dream home. !

10/31/2024

Even if you’re not planning to move in yourself, these properties can be a strong investment opportunity. Recent rate drops and MORE INVENTORY mean lower costs now, but the market for these affordable homes could take off soon!

10/14/2024

If you’re considering buying a home, its good to know some of the important real estate terms that come up throughout the transaction. Here’s a cheet sheet for some of the terms that you’ll want to know about. When buying a home, it’s important to have an expert who knows the lingo and processes involved in this important purchase - contact me for any advice!

09/14/2024

Lower rates attract more buyers, so when there’s a limited supply of homes, buyers have to fight in bidding wars which drives home prices up! So waiting for a lower rate might not actually be in your best interest. Take a look at this scenario comparing buying now when there’s less demand vs later when there’s more demand.

09/04/2024

“Once the Fed kicks off a rate-cutting cycle, we do expect that mortgage rates will move somewhat lower.”

Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed).