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The current narrative is that home prices have risen so much so that it is no longer a smart idea to purchase a home. However, homes are more affordable right now than at almost any time in our country’s history, except for the foreclosure years when homes sold at major discounts.

Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays. Here are seven great reasons not to wait.

Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home, or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net you the most return on investment.

In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. If prices are surging, it is difficult for appraisers to find adequate, comparable sales to defend the selling price when performing the appraisal for the bank.

In a competitive marketplace, access can make or break your ability to get the price you are looking for, or even sell your house at all.