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 […]
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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 […]
Reasons Why Your Home May Not Be For Sale
When it comes to selling your house, you want three things: to sell it for the most money you can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that with the fewest hassles. And, while the current housing market is generally favorable to sellers due to today’s limited housing […]
Two Questions To Ask Yourself If You’re Considering Buying A Home
If you’re considering buying a home, chances are you’ll pay attention to everything you hear on the housing market. And you get your information from various channels:news, social networks, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, hearing someone chat at the local supermarket, the list goes on and on. Most likely, home […]
Today’s Home Inventory is a Great Place For Sellers
One of the biggest challenges in today’s housing market is the lack of homes for sale relative to the number of people who want to buy them. To help highlight the extent to which housing inventories are still limited, let’s take a look at the latest information on active listings or homes for sale in […]
Assessing your Wants and Needs as a Home Buyer is More Important Today
When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rate affects the cost of borrowing for your home loan. And, to help offset today’s higher borrowing costs, some buyers are scrutinizing their wish lists and re-evaluating the features they really need in their next home to […]
Americans Still Consider Home Ownership The American Dream
Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and prosperity. These are all things that owning a home can help provide. A recent survey from Bankrate asked respondents which achievements they feel most embody the American Dream. The responses prove owning […]
