3 Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, there’s a focus on the home affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are usually focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the only factor in the […]
Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand
There’s no doubt that the market is shifting, but if you’re thinking about selling your house, we have some good news. If you’re wondering if buyers are still out there, know that there are still many people who are searching for a home to buy today – and your house may be exactly what they’re […]
3 Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Housing Bubble Like 2008
With all the headlines and talk in the media about the shift in the housing market, you might be thinking this is a housing bubble. It’s only natural for those thoughts to creep in that make you think it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. But the good news is, there’s concrete data […]
Two Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Themselves Right Now
Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year. This is leaving some people who want to purchase a home priced out of the market and others wondering if now is the time to buy one. But this rise in borrowing cost shows […]
If You’re Thinking of Selling Your House This Fall, Hire a Pro
Today’s market is at a turning point, making it more essential than ever to work with a real estate professional. Not only will a trusted real estate advisor keep you updated and help you make the best decisions based on current market trends, but they’re also experts in managing the many aspects of selling your house. […]
Why Buying a Home in Fall and Winter Seasons Makes Sense
If you ask around, you will notice everyone has their opinion on when is the best time to buy a home. However, the traditional rules no longer apply. Following an unprecedented two-year period that saw a lack of homes for sale, the homes that were for sale flying off the market, and rock-bottom mortgage rates, […]
What to Expect from Your Home Inspection
When you’re buying a home, there are a lot of steps to complete throughout the process. One of the most critical is the home inspection. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase so you can avoid costly surprises down the road. According to NAR, a home inspection helps a buyer make a more […]
3 Tips for Buying a Home Today
If you put off your home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider picking it back up based on today’s housing market conditions. In recent blogs, we’ve talked about the housing market shift and how it’s creating new opportunities for homebuyers. Plus, recent data shows the supply of […]
The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing
Homeownership has long been called the American Dream. Despite a challenging market over the last few years, the desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according to the Census, the U.S. homeownership rate is on the rise. In fact, Millennials and GenZ-ers are fueling the market well into the future. To […]
Is the Shifting Real Estate Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers?
If you tried to buy a home during the pandemic, you know the limited supply of homes for sale was a considerable challenge. It created intense bidding wars which drove home prices up as buyers competed with one another to be the winning offer. But what was once your greatest challenge may now be your greatest opportunity! Today, data […]
