Tag: housing market

Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.

If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about 3 years. This moment… Continue Reading “Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.”

Thank You for an Incredible Year — Looking Ahead to 2026 with Optimism

As this year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you to my clients, friends, referral partners, and community for the trust, support, and encouragement you’ve shown throughout the year. Being part of so many important… Continue Reading “Thank You for an Incredible Year — Looking Ahead to 2026 with Optimism”

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”