Tag: home prices

How Homeowners Win When They Downsize

Downsizing has long been a popular option when homeowners reach retirement age. But there are plenty of other life changes that could make downsizing worthwhile. Homeowners who have experienced a change in their lives or no longer feel like their house fits their needs may benefit from downsizing too. Let’s take a closer look at […]

The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling

In an earlier blog, we discussed what the best season of the year is to sell your house. In light of today’s market, we’re going to amend that a bit by telling you why the best time to sell your house is when others aren’t selling theirs. If you’re thinking about selling your house, you […]

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us

If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t in a freefall. This is a trend we noted […]

The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates

If you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power. The charts below show how rates generally affect your monthly payment. The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an informed buying decision is to rely on the expertise […]

The Power of Mortgage Pre-Approval

If you’re thinking of buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it’s essential to have a firm grasp on your homebuying budget. You’ll also need a sense of determination to find the right house and act […]

What the Experts Are Saying About the Spring Housing Market

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone like you who wants to know […]

4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips for making your best offer on a home. 1. Lean on a Real […]

Reasons To Consider Condos in Your Home Search

Are you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate there are a number of reasons to consider condos in your home search: “A condo can be a more affordable entry point to […]

Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to be confident that buying a home is a sound decision for you and your family. And for many people, that means thinking about what home values are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment. So far this year, […]

Get Ready: The Best Time To List Your House Is Almost Here

If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best time to list your house is fast approaching. Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the pandemic) and determined the ideal week to list a house this year: […]