Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is really the right time to move. There is one place you can turn to for answers you want the most. […]
The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the idea that you have to put 20% down can feel like a major roadblock. But that’s actually a common misconception. Here’s the truth. Do You Really Have To Put […]
Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their moving plans or home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just weren’t great. Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage […]
What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering what it means for the value of their home – and their buying power. Let’s take a look at […]
A Tale of Two Housing Markets For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more homes sit on the […]
You Finally Have More Options for Your Move If you put your home search on pause because you couldn’t find the right property within your budget, it might be time to take another look. The real estate landscape has changed significantly over the past few months—and in a good way for buyers. One of the […]
What’s Your House Worth Now? The Answer May Surprise You Let’s talk about something you might not check nearly as often as your bank account – and that’s how much your home is worth. But when it comes to your financial situation, it’s an important thing to remember. When’s the last time you had a […]
Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19. And since that week has come and gone, you might be wondering: did I miss my chance? Not at all – and here’s why. That’s just one source’s take, based […]
If the Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling In today’s housing market, pricing your home correctly from the start is more critical than ever. Yet many sellers still aim too high when setting their initial number. When the list price doesn’t align with what buyers are seeing elsewhere, the result is often a stale listing, […]
A Must-Do Before House Hunting: If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make. Why? Because, like anything in life, the right prep work makes things clearer. The […]
