How Inflation Affects the Housing Market
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Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, they’re connected. Whenever there are changes to one…
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Where Are Home Prices Headed
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Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023. That led to a lot of fear and questions about whether there was going to be a repeat of the housing crash that happened back in 2008. But the headlines….
Read MoreDon’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices
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If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have the clarity you need on that topic. Part of the issue is how headlines are talking about prices.
They’re basing their negative news by comparing current stats to….
Read MoreThe Unicorns Have Left the Building
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Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have …
Read MoreWe’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?
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Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list your …
Read MoreA Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option
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Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several …
Read MoreWhat You Should Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership
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If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are …
Read MoreUS Homeownership Rate is Growing
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There are several benefits to owning your home. A significant one, especially when inflation is high like it is today, is that homeownership can help protect you …
Read MoreThink Home Prices Are Going To Fall? Think Again!
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Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, it’s also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall. It’s important to know the housing market ….
Read MoreIs This a Perfect Window of Opportunity for Home Buyers?
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Mortgage rates are much higher today than they were at the beginning of the year, and that’s had a clear impact on the housing market. As a result, the market is seeing a shift …
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Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation
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If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a home this year, you’re probably wondering if you should continue down that path or if it makes more sense …
Read MoreHow a Recession Affects the Housing Market
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According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so…..
Read MoreRising Rates Push Buyers Off the Fence
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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…
Read MoreSellers Have an Opportunity With Today's Home Prices
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As mortgage rates started to rise this year, many homeowners began to wonder if the value of their homes would fall. Here’s the good news. Historically, when mortgage rates rise …
Read MoreThings That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home
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……NAR shows the average buyer made two offers before getting their third offer accepted. In this type of competitive housing market, it’s important to know what……
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Selling Your Home in a Seller's Market
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Even if you haven’t been following real estate news, you’ve likely heard about the current sellers’ market. That’s because there’s a lot of talk about how strong market conditions are for people who want …
Read MoreTop Five Reasons You Should NOT FSBO
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….A study by Collateral Analytics revealed that FSBOs don’t actually save anything by forgoing the help of an agent. In some cases, they may actually cost themselves more……
Read MoreRetirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home
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If you’ve recently retired, your home may not fit your new lifestyle. The good news is, you’ve likely built-up significant equity that can fuel your next move. According to the latest Homeowner Equity Insights report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained more than …
Read MoreWhy Right Now Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Sellers
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If you’re thinking about selling your house in 2022, you truly have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at your fingertips. When selling anything, you always hope for strong …
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