Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, like the excitement of welcoming a new addition, retiring and starting a new adventure, or the bittersweet feeling of an empty nest. If something like this is changing in your own life, you may be considering buying or selling a house. That’s because through all […]
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Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Issues
Are you considering selling your home? If so, current mortgage interest rates may have you wondering whether this is the right decision. Some homeowners are hesitant to sell and accept higher mortgage rates for their next home. If this worries you too, know that even though interest rates are high right now, so is the […]
Owning A Home Makes You Rich
You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment that helps your net worth grow over time. Homeownership Builds Wealth Regardless of Income Level You may […]
Las Vegas condo, townhome prices hit record highs
Las Vegas condo and townhome prices hit a record high in August, according to a new report from the Las Vegas Realtors. The median price of condos and townhomes sold in the Las Vegas Valley last month set an all-time high of $287,000. This is an 8.3 percent jump from $264,900 in August of last […]
Today’s Mortgage Rate Explained
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 with rates, and […]
Homebuyers Are Getting Used To The New Normal
Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal. To better understand what’s been happening with mortgage rates lately, the graph below shows the […]
Property Values Are Experiencing A Revival
Those following the news today may be a little unnerved by what’s happening to house prices and worried that the worst is yet to come. Today’s headlines unnecessarily paint a negative image. House prices are down slightly year-on-year, but that’s in comparison to the “unicorn year,” when prices were well above normal. To avoid unfair […]
How Remote Work Broadens Your Home Buying Horizons
Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, most working professionals want to work either fully remote or hybrid (see below): This trend […]
Rent or sell your home: What is the best decision?
If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years. While a short-term rental can […]
Creating Momentum For New House Construction
If you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you’re having trouble finding something you like, don’t forget that a newly built […]
