Chriss Johnson

St. Louis Realtor dedicated to making the process of selling your home or purchasing a new one an smooth process.

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How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides... https://t.co/xodoVTVypb

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A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to... https://t.co/TCjwJSxKTf

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The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now

The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale․

Let’s break down these two big issues in today’s housing market․

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Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance

Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a... https://t.co/vLnmJhoZTI

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The Spring Housing Market Could Be a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

The biggest challenge in the housing market is how few houses there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. The number of homes for sale is up... https://t.co/lkAbUgBFXj

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Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?

The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s... https://t.co/CLHNDsBrmb

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Should You Consider Buying a Newly Built Home?

If you’re thinking about buying a home, it makes sense to consider all your options, and that includes a home that’s newly built․
>>The Number of Newly Built Homes Is on the Rise
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Why It’s Easy To Fall in Love with Homeownership

No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about owning a home that never change—like the personal benefits it can provide. When you own your home, you likely feel a... https://t.co/4dYNxs3l1i

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What You Should Know About Closing Costs

Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure... https://t.co/Gza6fc1LWy

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How To Win as a Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

In today’s housing market, you can still be the champion if you have the right team and strategy. To win as a buyer, you need to build your team, make strategic plays... https://t.co/BwVZv9jOyN

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Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash

67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many... https://t.co/LTYKeokkjE

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Number of Homes for Sale Up from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic Years

The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to... https://t.co/aye3kYVKj4

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How Experts Can Help Close the Gap in Today’s Homeownership Rate

As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the past and present experiences of Black Americans. This includes the path toward investing in a home of their own. And... https://t.co/A0NRvGAmkK

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The Top Reasons for Selling Your House

Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans... https://t.co/qFqtJqWax7

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You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase. And with... https://t.co/mODIWAJc1c

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Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023

The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year․

Now, as we move through 2023, there... https://t.co/CURF5PiiiO

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Should You Rent Your House or Sell It?

You may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an... https://t.co/f82JvjyCnd

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Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. Now, however, rates are beginning to come down—and buyers are starting to reenter the... https://t.co/0gPUWcfr1X

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Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.

There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next․

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Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. On average, nationwide home prices appreciated by 288․7% over the... https://t.co/R8irF6dldp