Hey everyone!

This month I am going to share some pertinent info in pairs. You’ll see what I mean as we go along… here are 2 KEY market updates to give you the best market update possible right now (check them out below):

1. Here is the June 3 Market Update from Realtor.com.

2. And here is the Southeast Michigan Housing Rebound update put together by my friend, Dan.

Michigan’s real estate market is stronger than ever following the onset of COVID, but for sale inventory remains at an all-time low, which is making for quite the COMPETITIVE market! Every home that I’ve put an offer on lately has MULTIPLE offers on it. In fact, it’s not unlikely to see more than 5 or 10 offers put in on one property—so as you can imagine, work has been insane & business is booming!

If you’re a buyer then it’s super important that you have an agent who has their pulse on the market, so get in touch with me asap and I can give you a rundown on what to expect for your budget and timeframe.

Here are 2 Tips for Buyers & Sellers:

1. Buyers need to be pre-approved and ready to go. It’s more competitive than ever and you should expect multiple offers if the home is priced accordingly and move-in ready. A big part of this is because interest rates remain the lowest they’ve been in years (2-4%) and you can definitely afford more house than you could a year ago. If you need to get pre-approved, then contact my guy, Chris Kemp from Flagstar Mortgage and he can help you!

2. Sellers need to have their homes move-in ready and the easiest way to do this is to use a professional stager like my friend and colleague, Candace Mary Interiors. Candace can do walkthroughs where she makes suggestions on what you should move around or add before a showing, or you can hire her for a full stage! I feature her this month on my blog, so don’t miss it!

You guys have been loving my lifestyle content, so I made sure to highlight my recent trip to the Tennessee Smoky Mountains with a few options at various price points for you all. The combination of beautiful mountain views plus Southern hospitality is something you really can’t beat. I recommend you all plan a road trip to the mountains soon!

This month, you’ll also get to know a little more about my shopping secret — luxury/high-end resale shopping. I’ve shared a few of my favorite personal shoppers and accounts on Instagram that you should follow to find amazing deals on high-demand products. Not to mention, there’s a really good resale market for these luxury goods, so I let you in on my fashion buying philosophy.

All this and more for July! It’s hot out there folks, so let’s work together! Email me or hit my up on Instagram to talk shop. XOXO, Erica