Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

By |2023-01-31T04:30:30-07:00January 31st, 2023|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling.Now, however, rates are beginning to come down—and buyers are starting to reenter the market. In fact, the [...]

Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.

By |2023-01-30T04:30:23-07:00January 30th, 2023|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Real Estate|

There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next.In today’s market, it makes sense to explore all your options. That includes both homes that have been lived in before as well as newly built [...]

Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2023-01-27T04:30:19-07:00January 27th, 2023|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 288.7% over the last 32 years. That means homeowners grow their net worth significantly in the long term. Homeownership wins over time. Let’s connect so you can [...]

Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

By |2023-01-26T04:30:17-07:00January 26th, 2023|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready to [...]

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

By |2023-01-25T04:30:49-07:00January 25th, 2023|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could crash. The reality is, the data shows a foreclosure [...]

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

By |2023-01-24T04:30:15-07:00January 24th, 2023|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares:“. . . with slowly improving affordability and a more [...]

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.

By |2023-01-23T04:00:50-07:00January 23rd, 2023|Categories: For Sellers, Pricing, Real Estate, Selling Myths|

Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains:“. . . some of the more prominent pandemic trends have changed, so sellers might [...]

What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2023-01-20T04:30:13-07:00January 20th, 2023|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Pricing, Real Estate|

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters. While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home values are still up almost 10% nationally on a year-over-year basis. A nearly 10% gain is still dramatic compared [...]

A Majority of Consumers Say It’s a Good Time To Sell Your House

By |2023-01-19T12:56:41-07:00January 19th, 2023|Categories: For Sellers, Real Estate|

If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling your house, you’re probably looking for the best time to make your move. That means you’re likely balancing a number of factors, like your changing needs, where you’ll go when you sell, and today’s mortgage rates in order to time it just right. According to recent data, that [...]

Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

By |2023-01-18T04:00:27-07:00January 18th, 2023|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash in 2008.One of the questions that’s on [...]