Tag: housing market
Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?
You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter. While a lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to buy a house, new data shows January may actually be the best time of year for budget-conscious buyers. Kind of surprising,… Continue Reading “Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?”
The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed
In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house. It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether… Continue Reading “The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed”
Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the rest of 2024.
Here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. Home Prices Are Expected To Climb Moderately Home prices are forecasted to rise at a more normal pace. The graph below shows the latest forecasts from seven of the most trusted sources… Continue Reading “Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the rest of 2024.”
People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been over the past few years, and home prices are rising. That much is true. Take a look at the graph below. It breaks down how the… Continue Reading “People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges”
Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After All
Even though you may feel reluctant to sell your house because you don’t want to take on a mortgage rate that’s higher than the one you have now, there’s more to consider. While the financial side of things does matter, your personal needs may actually matter just as… Continue Reading “Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After All”
Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have the clarity you need on that topic. Part of the issue is how headlines are talking about prices.… Continue Reading “Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices”
Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a house, it’s important to know that it doesn’t just affect your life, but also your community. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report every year to show how much economic activity is generated by home sales. The chart below illustrates that impact: As… Continue Reading “Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community”
The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
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”
Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision
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”
3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a… Continue Reading “3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity”
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