While the wild ride that was the âunicornâ years of housing is behind us, todayâs market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If youâre looking to buy a home this season, know that the peak frenzy of bidding wars is in the rearview mirror, but […]
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Donât Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices
If youâre thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: whatâs happening with home prices? And itâs no surprise you donât have the clarity you need on that topic. Part of the issue is how headlines are talking about prices. Theyâre basing their negative news […]
Read MoreForeclosure Numbers Today Arenât 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 todayâs housing market. This may have left you with some uncertainty, especially if you’re considering buying a home. Itâs important to understand the context of these reports to know the truth about whatâs happening […]
Read MoreReal Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights According to a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for 11 years in a row, beating gold, stocks, bonds, and more. Owning real estate means more than just having a homeâitâs an investment in your future. Thatâs because itâs typically a stable and secure asset that tends […]
Read MoreOwning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth
You may have heard some people say itâs better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment that helps your net worth grow over time. Homeownership […]
Read MoreExplaining Todayâs Mortgage Rates
If youâre following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, thereâs no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast.  But, thereâs one thing thatâs historically a good indicator of whatâll happen with rates, and […]
Read MoreHomebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal
Before you decide to sell your house, itâs important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to todayâs mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal. To better understand whatâs been happening with mortgage rates lately, the graph below […]
Read MoreHome Prices Are Rebounding
If youâre following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about whatâs happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. Thatâs because todayâs headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. If we take a year-over-year view, home prices did drop some, but thatâs because weâre comparing to a âunicornâ year […]
Read MoreLow Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Todayâs housing inventory is still well below more normal years. This low inventory is why homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers. If you want to sell your house, now is a great time because inventory is still low. Contact a trusted real estate agent to start […]
Read MoreHow Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons
Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, youâre not alone. According to a recent survey, most working professionals want to work either fully remote or hybrid (see below): This […]
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