Why Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2022-09-30T03:00:27-07:00September 30th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, consider the advantages homeownership offers. Buying a home can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, it’s a powerful wealth-building tool, and it’s typically considered a good hedge against inflation. If you’re ready to take advantage of the benefits of [...]

If You’re Thinking of Selling Your House This Fall, Hire a Pro

By |2022-09-29T03:00:37-07:00September 29th, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, FSBO's, Real Estate, Selling Myths|

Today’s market is at a turning point, making it more essential than ever to work with a real estate professional. Not only will a trusted real estate advisor keep you updated and help you make the best decisions based on current market trends, but they’re also experts in managing the many aspects of selling your [...]

Why You Should Consider Condos as Part of Your Home Search

By |2022-09-28T03:00:38-07:00September 28th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

The historically low inventory over the past few years led to challenges for many buyers trying to find a home that met their needs and their budget. If you’re in the same boat, you should know the recent shift in the housing market may have opened up doors for you to restart your search. The [...]

How an Expert Can Help You Understand Inflation & Mortgage Rates

By |2022-09-27T03:00:24-07:00September 27th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Real Estate|

If you’re following today’s housing market, you know two of the top issues consumers face are inflation and mortgage rates. Let’s take a look at each one. Inflation and the Housing Market This year, inflation reached a high not seen in forty years. For the average consumer, you probably felt the pinch at the gas pump [...]

The True Strength of Homeowners Today

By |2022-09-26T03:00:08-07:00September 26th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

The real estate market is on just about everyone’s mind these days. That’s because the unsustainable market of the past two years is behind us, and the difference is being felt. The question now is, just how financially strong are homeowners throughout the country? Mortgage debt grew beyond 10 trillion dollars over the past year, [...]

What Experts Say Will Happen with Home Prices Next Year

By |2022-09-22T03:00:28-07:00September 22nd, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Real Estate|

Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts. As they do, most agree homes will continue to gain value, just at a slower pace. Over the past couple of years, home prices have risen at an unsustainable rate, leaving many to wonder how long it would last. If you’re asking yourself: what’s ahead [...]

Top Reasons Homeowners Are Selling Their Houses Right Now

By |2022-09-21T03:00:35-07:00September 21st, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some people believe there’s a group of homeowners who may be reluctant to sell their houses because they don’t want to lose the historically low mortgage rate they have on their current home. You may even have the same hesitation if you’re thinking about selling your house. Data shows 51% of homeowners have a mortgage [...]

Watching the Stock Market? Check the Value of Your Home for Good News.

By |2022-09-20T03:00:25-07:00September 20th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. And that increase in your wealth [...]

Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?

By |2022-09-19T03:00:53-07:00September 19th, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate, Selling Myths|

If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared, it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. Buyer Demand Then and Now During the pandemic, mortgage rates hit [...]