Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back. Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while supply is so low. Let’s dive into each challenge and give you some helpful […]
Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices
Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices. 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 […]
Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates
Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast. But, there’s one thing that’s historically a good indicator of what’ll happen […]
Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers
Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers. Are you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficiency and eco-friendly features today. This is especially true in summer. In fact, the 2023 Realtors and Sustainability Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 48% of agents or brokers have […]
Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home
Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home. If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and […]
Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What To Know.
Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know. If you’re planning to buy your first home, then you’re probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One of the expenses that may be at the top of your mind is your down payment. If you’re intimidated […]
The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High
The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High. Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you’re thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself these two questions: Why Are Mortgage […]
Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off
Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off. 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 a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared. […]
Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand
Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand – The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger. One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing […]
What You Need To Know About Home Price News
Here is what you need to know about home price news. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may cause some confusion and could even generate some troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact that NAR will report the median sales price, while other home price […]