Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

by admin | Jan 31, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling.Now, however, rates are beginning to come...

Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.

by admin | Jan 30, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction

There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next.In today’s market, it makes sense to explore all your options. That includes both homes that have...

Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

by admin | Jan 26, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that...

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

by admin | Jan 25, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates

If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices...

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

by admin | Jan 24, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp,...

What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC]

by admin | Jan 20, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Pricing

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters. While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home...