Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to be confident that buying a home is a sound decision for you and your family. And for many people, that means thinking about what home values are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment. So far this year, […]
Should You Consider Buying a Newly Built Home?
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on existing residential properties. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, including buying a newly built home. The Number of Newly Built Homes Is on the Rise While there are more houses for sale right […]
The Two Big Issues the Housing Market is Facing Right Now
It’s no secret that the real estate market is in a state of change. The two big issues the housing market is facing right now are how few homes there are for sale and rate-locked homeowners. Many homeowners took advantage of the historically low interest rates we experienced over the last few years, and now […]
Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?
The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for the spring selling season. These market changes have potential house sellers wondering what’s going on with home prices. On top of that it can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data. Here’s what […]
Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.
There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter what your motivations are, before you list your current house, you need to consider where will you go if you sell. In today’s market, it makes sense to explore all your options. That includes both homes that have been lived in before […]
Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring
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 […]
Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market
As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and staying on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling to wait for lower mortgage rates to bring buyers back to the market. Selling in the shifting […]
Have Home Values Hit Bottom?
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 many minds, based on […]
Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers
Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one of the steps you should take early on is making sure you’re financially ready for your purchase. Here are just a few of the financial fundamentals you’ll need to focus on as you set out to buy a home. Build Your Credit Your credit is […]
Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry Consultant, explains: “Housing market headlines are everywhere. Many are quite sensational, ending with exclamation points or predicting impending doom […]
