There Are Several Great Reasons To Consider Buying a Condo Today

By |2022-03-31T03:00:27-07:00March 31st, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

If you’re a first-time buyer looking to break into the housing market but struggling to find a home to buy, condominiums (or condos) could be a great alternative for you. Here are a few reasons condos may be something you’ll want to consider. Exploring Condos Could Add Options That Fit Your Budget Supply challenges are [...]

What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?

By |2022-03-30T03:00:09-07:00March 30th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing, Real Estate|

Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual to show how mortgage rate movement throughout 2021 was [...]

The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

By |2022-03-29T03:00:45-07:00March 29th, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, you may want to make it a priority to start the process soon. According to realtor.com, the sweet spot for sellers is just around the corner. In a recent study, experts analyzed housing market trends by looking at data from the past several years (excluding 2020, [...]

A Key To Building Wealth Is Homeownership

By |2022-03-28T03:00:27-07:00March 28th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today as inflation rises.  But many people may not realize just how much owning a home contributes to your overall net worth. As Leslie Rouda Smith, President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: “Homeownership is rewarding in so many ways and can serve [...]

How an Energy Efficient Home Can Be a Bright Idea [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2022-03-25T03:00:02-07:00March 25th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights With inflation driving up the cost of everyday items, seeking out an energy-efficient home can be a great way to decrease the expenses you can control. Energy efficiency can help lower your utility bills and possibly even save you money on your taxes. Options to look for include efficient appliances, windows, and solar [...]

What You Can Expect from the Spring Housing Market

By |2022-03-24T03:00:19-07:00March 24th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing, Real Estate|

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 years — [...]

What You Need To Know if You’re Thinking About Building a Home

By |2022-03-23T03:00:59-07:00March 23rd, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Real Estate|

If you’re ready to move up, you may be trying to decide whether you want to buy a home that’s already on the market or build a new one. And since the supply of homes available for sale today is low, you’re willing to consider either avenue. While home builders are doing everything they can [...]

The Average Homeowner Gained More Than $55K in Equity over the Past Year

By |2022-03-21T03:00:50-07:00March 21st, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Real Estate|

If you’re a current homeowner, you should know your net worth just got a big boost. It comes in the form of rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Today, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – and this gain [...]