What you need to know about our normalizing real estate market, including home prices, supply, and more.
“How is the housing market right now?” I’ve been getting this question a lot recently, and I understand why. This is the time of year when people plan their moves for 2025, but it’s difficult to know what you should do without understanding where the market is at. The truth is that our market can be summed up in one word: Balanced. While the red-hot market of the pandemic is far behind us, the market isn’t heading for a crash anytime soon. Instead, things are balanced. Here are three things you need to know about our normalizing housing market:
1. Competition is increasing. There are more homes for sale in our current market than there have been for a long time. For buyers, this means more options. If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of options, now might be the time to reenter the market. Meanwhile, sellers need to reset expectations. ...

A lot of homeowners are confused about why they’d ever accept a lowball investor offer, but they provide maximum convenience in exchange for the discount.
Recently, I received a call from a friend asking about a “lowball” offer they received while trying to sell their home. Even though they had priced their home very reasonably, this offer was well below what they were expecting—what was happening? As it turned out, this offer came from an investor.
In case you aren’t aware, offers from investors are becoming more common all across the country. According to Business Insider, 44% of homes were purchased by investors in 2023, and this number is expected to increase.
So, if investors pay below market value for homes, why do so many people accept their offers? Does it make sense for you to consider an investor offer when selling? To answer these questions, today, I’m going over three key benefits of investor offers you should consider when selling! ...

The housing market is set to change in 2025, which is why I’m breaking down what the experts are forecasting for interest rates, prices, and demand.
Right now, the No. 1 question I’m getting is, “What’s going to happen to the housing market in 2025?” I get it; a lot of people had plans to move this year but put things on hold due to higher mortgage rates and a slowing market. This begs the question: Will 2025 be any different? The short answer is yes, although there probably won’t be a dramatic shakeup that flips the market on its head. Today, I’m going over what the top experts are forecasting for mortgage interest rates, home prices, and buyer demand in 2025. Plus, I’ll share my insights on how you can get ready for these changes before the new year even starts:
1. Mortgage rates will ease slightly. It’s no secret that higher mortgage interest rates have hurt affordability for buyers and caused our market to s! ...

Flipping dilapidated or neglected properties transforms them into beautiful homes for families, enhances neighborhood appeal, and increases property values.
Have you ever wondered why someone would buy a house filled with clutter, pet odors, and signs of neglect? I certainly have, and as a real estate investor, I’ve made it my mission to turn these forgotten properties into beautiful homes. There’s something incredibly rewarding about breathing new life into a place others have given up on.
Buying a home at a foreclosure auction is not for the faint of heart. You’re bidding on a property you’ve never seen, competing with others who are just as eager. You must provide cash within 24 hours, with no inspections or warranties. It’s a risk that comes with the potential for great reward.
“Revitalizing neglected houses helps increase the value of neighboring homes and make the area more attractive for everyone.”
Once you own the property,. ...

It’s Rob Hale, your favorite Realtor, offering you a free pie for Thanksgiving. This is a great time of year to reflect and express gratitude. I have so much to be thankful for.
Sometimes we overlook expressing gratitude for many basic things such as life, health, family, and God. This year has brought me many good experiences. 2024 marks 20 years that I’ve been working as a real estate agent! I am truly grateful for the great clients I’ve had the privilege of working with in real estate.
To show my appreciation, I’d like to offer to give all my past clients a pie for Thanksgiving. If you’ll be in town the Tuesday before Thanksgiving on November 26th, I’m going to pick up a pallet of pies and give them out here in Gilbert from 11:30 to 4:30.
If you’re interested, just shoot me an email by Wednesday, November 20th to Rob@EliteResultsRealty stating that you’d like a pie and whether you prefer pumpkin, apple, or pecan. ! ...