There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates have climbed since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates –… Continue Reading “The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today”
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to know if the decision will be a good one. And for many, that means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment. This year, we aren’t seeing home… Continue Reading “Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision”
If you’re thinking about making a move, you probably want to know what’s going to happen to home prices for the rest of the year. While experts say price growth will moderate due to the shifting market, ongoing appreciation is expected. That means home prices won’t fall. Here’s a… Continue Reading “What’s Causing Ongoing Home Price Appreciation?”
A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their primary hurdles to buying a home. If you feel the same way, the good… Continue Reading “Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs”
As the spring housing market kicks off, you likely want to know what you can expect this season when it comes to buying or selling a house. While there are multiple factors causing some uncertainty, including the conflict overseas, rising inflation, and the first-rate increase from the Federal Reserve in over three… Continue Reading “What You Can Expect from the Spring Housing Market”
Spring is almost here, and many are wondering what it will bring for the housing market. Even though the pandemic continues on, it’s certain to be very different from the spring we experienced at this time last year. Here’s what a few industry experts… Continue Reading “WILL THE HOUSING MARKET BLOOM THIS SPRING?”
The market is expected to do very well in 2021, and mortgage rates are still hovering at historic lows, and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes available for sale today. Last week, the National… Continue Reading “It’s a sellers market!”