Home Buying

Oct. 6, 2023

Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future



If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big …

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Oct. 4, 2023

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes



The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective, that's a  …

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Oct. 2, 2023

Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today



Some Highlights

  • Holding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there?
  • Data shows buyers are still active, even with higher mortgage rates. This goes to show, people still want to buy homes, and those who can are moving now.
  • Don’t delay your  …
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Sept. 28, 2023

Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023



Some Highlights

  • Last year, some housing experts projected a decline in home prices by the end of 2023. But that didn’t happen – inventory was just too low.
  • While it’s normal for experts to re-forecast throughout the year, the good news for 2023 is that prices are no longer  …
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Sept. 25, 2023

What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years



If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment. While you may have seen negative news over the past year about home prices, they’re doing far better than expected …

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Sept. 18, 2023

Today’s Housing Market Has Only Half the Usual Inventory



Some Highlights

  • There are only about half the number of homes for sale compared to the last normal years in the market.
  • That means buyers don’t have enough options right now. So, if you work with an agent to list your house, it should be in the spotlight.
  • If …
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Sept. 11, 2023

Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market



Generation Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to homeownership. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 30% of Gen Z buyers transitioned straight from …

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Sept. 6, 2023

Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell



If you’re a homeowner, you might be torn on whether or not to sell your house right now. Maybe that’s because you don’t want to take on a higher mortgage rate on your next home. If that’s your biggest hurdle, understanding your equity may be exactly what you need …

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Sept. 5, 2023

Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market



The housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling once again, it’s mission critical to work with …

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Sept. 1, 2023

Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages



If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back then. And after years of being virtually nonexistent, more people are once again using ARMs when buying a home. Let’s break down why that’s happening and why this isn’t cause …

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