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...

Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

by admin | Jan 27, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 288.7% over the last 32 years. That means homeowners grow their net worth significantly in...

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...

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,...

Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know

by admin | Jan 19, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains:“In a preapproval [sic], the lender tells you...