by admin | Nov 6, 2024 | Economy, Mortgage Rates
You may be hearing a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and how their actions will impact the housing market right now. Here’s why.The Fed meets again this week to decide the next step with the Federal Funds Rate. That’s how much it costs banks to...
by admin | Nov 1, 2024 | Economy, Home Prices, Infographics, Mortgage Rates
Some HighlightsEven if you’re not looking to move right away, you may have questions about how the election will impact the housing market.When we look at historical trends, combined with what’s happening right now, we can find your answers. Based on historical data,...
by admin | Oct 21, 2024 | Affordability, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices.Whether you’re thinking...
by admin | Oct 17, 2024 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the fall. It’s a predictable, seasonal trend in real estate. But this year, mortgage rates came down at the same time the number of...
by admin | Oct 16, 2024 | Affordability, Equity, For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity reaches a new height, the...
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...
