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My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?

My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What? Pam Fraser picture of the front of a two-story home

When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make the most money possible, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves, or receive bad advice, can end up stuck (months later) with a property that hasn’t sold.

If that’s you, don’t panic! I’ve outlined the top five reasons a home doesn’t sell. Plus, I’ve got action steps you can take to overcome each of these issues.

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How’s the Real Estate Market?

Hows the Real Estate Market?

The U.S. unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, and consumer confidence remains high. In fact, the University of Michigan’s latest Surveys of Consumers found that Americans have their most positive personal finance outlook since 2003.

However, if you follow national news, you’ve probably heard speculation that we could be headed toward a recession. Global trade tensions and a slowdown in the GDP growth rate have sparked volatility in the stock market, leading to economic uncertainty.

Given these differing signals, you may be wondering: How has the real estate market been impacted? Where is it headed? And more importantly, what does it mean for me?

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