Looking to purchase a new home this spring? Many areas are seeing an active market in favor of sellers, so make sure you’re prepared to submit your best offer! When the perfect house comes along, remember these four essential tips for putting forward an attractive bid. Lean on a Real Estate Professional Rely on an...
Homeowners are in a unique position today as their net worth has been bolstered by the rising values of homes over the past few years. As home price appreciation slows, understanding what this means for you and your equity can be beneficial to ensure continued financial success. How Equity Has Grown in Recent Years The...
As the warmer temperatures of spring approach, potential homebuyers may find themselves in a heated battle with rising mortgage rates. Many are feeling concerned about continuously climbing prices and lowered affordability for homes on the market – leaving buyers to wonder if now is really their chance or whether they should wait it out until...
With the dream of homeownership firmly on their minds, 8 in 10 Americans have it at the top of their priority list. This is expected to result in an estimated 28 million people planning to buy a property within 12 months – potentially leading to 5 million homes being sold by 2023. Although this goal...
As retirement looms near, many homeowners are faced with a tough decision: where to settle down and spend the golden years? Whether you’re looking for sun or snow, there is an abundance of options to choose from. Now’s your chance – start researching today! Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at...
Are you prepping to buy or sell a home? It’s no surprise that current housing market news is keeping many of us on edge, but with the right information, we can have confidence in our decisions. Let’s dive into what current data says about recent changes to home prices so we can face the spring...
Interested in buying a new home? With the current shortage of housing inventory, you may want to think outside of what’s previously owned and look for possibilities that are newly built. From custom design options to fresh fixtures throughout, there’s plenty sure to catch your eye! The Number of Newly Built Homes Is on the...
With news of a possible housing market crash circulating, it’s understandable why more than two thirds of Americans feel concerned. However, the current data shows that today’s market is much healthier than before 2008 when there was a major collapse in the US economy. Therefore, if you’re looking to buy or sell property soon –...
Despite mortgage rates having rebounded since hitting unprecedentedly low levels in 2020, today’s homeowners with 93% of mortgages still have a rate below what they’d get if they decided to refinance or move. Although that may be an attractive option, it is important for those looking to make this decision to consider more than just...
In recent years, obtaining a house has become increasingly difficult due to affordability issues. However, the conditions related to housing costs are set to improve in 2023! Selma Hepp of CoreLogic predicts better prospects through various factors like interest rates and income levels that will drive up purchasing power – offering hope for those hoping...
