Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence

By |2022-05-17T03:00:46-07:00May 17th, 2022|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard mortgage rates are rising and have wondered what that means for you. Since mortgage rates have increased over two percentage points this year, it’s natural to think about how this will impact your homeownership plans. Today, buyers are reacting in one of two ways: they’re [...]

If You’re a Homeowner, You Have Incredible Leverage When You Sell Today

By |2022-05-16T03:00:36-07:00May 16th, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

In today’s housing market, homeowners have a great opportunity to sell their house and receive the best terms for their personal situation. That’s because there’s a limited number of homes for sale, which is creating competition among buyers. Right now, homebuyers want three things: To be the winning bid on their dream home To buy [...]

Should You Update Your House Before Selling? Ask a Real Estate Professional. [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2022-05-13T03:00:16-07:00May 13th, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Infographics, Real Estate, Selling Myths|

Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your trusted real estate advisor to be your guide. In today’s sellers’ market, buyers have limited options and may be more willing to take on repairs themselves. If you’re thinking about selling your house, let’s connect so you [...]

What You Actually Need To Know About the Number of Foreclosures in Today’s Housing Market

By |2022-05-12T03:00:14-07:00May 12th, 2022|Categories: Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

While you may have seen recent stories about the volume of foreclosures today, context is important. During the pandemic, many homeowners were able to pause their mortgage payments using the forbearance program. The goal was to help homeowners financially during the uncertainty created by the health crisis. When the forbearance program began, many experts were [...]

Are There More Homes Coming to the Market?

By |2022-05-11T03:00:46-07:00May 11th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

According to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), one of the top challenges buyers face in today’s housing market is finding a home that meets their needs. That’s largely because the inventory of homes for sale is so low today. If you’re looking to buy a home, you may have noticed [...]

Will Home Prices Fall This Year? Here’s What Experts Say.

By |2022-05-10T03:00:45-07:00May 10th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and how this impacts your homeownership goals. What’s Happening with Home Prices?  Home prices have seen 121 [...]

Three Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

By |2022-05-05T03:00:57-07:00May 5th, 2022|Categories: Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate|

Buying your first home is a major decision and an exciting milestone. Even though it can feel daunting at times, it has the power to change your life for the better. If you’re looking to purchase your first home, you may be wondering what’s happening in the housing market today, how much you need to [...]

Things That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home

By |2022-05-03T03:00:34-07:00May 3rd, 2022|Categories: Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers looking to make a purchase before mortgage rates rise further, bidding wars are common. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nationwide, homes are getting an average of 4.8 offers per sale. Here’s a look at how [...]

Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing Homeowners

By |2022-05-02T03:00:50-07:00May 2nd, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

If you’re planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great news for you. But it’s important to understand why prices are rising to begin with. One major factor is supply and demand. In any industry, when there are more buyers for an item than there are of that item available, prices naturally [...]