by admin | Oct 7, 2024 | Equity, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates
If you’ve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, you’re not alone. A recent Inman survey reveals the top motivator for today’s homebuyers is the desire for more space or an upgraded home (see graph below):But there’s also a good chance...
by admin | Oct 4, 2024 | Affordability, Home Prices, Infographics, Mortgage Rates
Some HighlightsAffordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages.And today, it’s improving quickly as rates come down, prices level off, and wages climb. If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, connect...
by admin | Oct 1, 2024 | For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move. With rates trending down, today’s market is a sweet spot for buyers—and it’s one that may...
by admin | Sep 30, 2024 | Affordability, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage Rates
That’s right—according to a recent study from Zillow, in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, monthly mortgage payments are now lower than rent payments (see chart below):As mortgage rates have eased off their recent peak, home prices have moderated, and inventory has...
by admin | Sep 27, 2024 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Infographics, Mortgage Rates
Some HighlightsIf you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of...
by admin | Sep 20, 2024 | For Buyers, Infographics, Mortgage Rates
Some HighlightsMortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line.As rates drop, your monthly payment on your next home does too. Even a small change in mortgage rates can have a big impact on your purchasing power.If you put your search on...
