Housing Market

Sept. 20, 2023

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?




An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right ...

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Sept. 12, 2023

Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes




Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some good news – based on what Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, has to say – smaller, more affordable homes are on the way:

“Buyers should expect ...
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Posted in Housing Market, Moving
Aug. 17, 2023

Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell




If you’re a homeowner, you might be torn on whether or not to sell your house right now. Maybe that’s because you don’t want to take on a higher mortgage rate on your next home. If that’s your biggest hurdle, understanding your equity may be exactly what you need to ...

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Aug. 10, 2023

There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today




Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. Especially if you consider how few homes there are for sale today.

You may have heard inventory is low right now, but you may not fully realize just how low or why that’s ...

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Posted in Housing Market
Aug. 3, 2023

How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates



When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans to buy a home? Here's what you need to know.

The Fed  ...

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July 27, 2023

Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008




If you've been keeping up with the news lately, you've probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market. This may have left you with some uncertainty, especially if you're considering buying a home. It’s important to understand the context of these ...

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July 19, 2023

Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal

 



Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal.

To better understand what’s been happening with ...

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July 11, 2023

Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers




One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them. To help emphasize just how limited housing inventory still is, let’s take a look at the latest information on active ...

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Posted in Housing Market
June 20, 2023

How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]




Some Highlights

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June 13, 2023

Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…




Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they’re choosing to draw attention to. For home prices, there are two different methods used to compare home prices over different time periods ...

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