Housing Market

May 30, 2023

Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation

📊 You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more...
May 22, 2023

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.
May 8, 2023

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.
May 1, 2023

Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

🏡 Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time.
April 25, 2023

The Power of Pre-Approval

To understand why getting pre-approved is an important step, you need to know what pre-approval is. As part of the process, a lender looks at your finances to determine what they’d be willing to loan you.
April 17, 2023

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June.
April 11, 2023

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring

The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers.
April 3, 2023

4 Key Tips for Selling Your House This Spring

Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your house quickly, without hassles, and for the most money, be sure to follow these four simple tips:
March 27, 2023

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 week to list your house is fast approaching.
March 20, 2023

What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023

🏡 Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened.
March 13, 2023

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.
March 6, 2023

Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?

🏡You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on.
February 28, 2023

A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

🏡 Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire.
February 21, 2023

Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance

🏚 To sell your home this spring, it may need more curb appeal than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel.
February 13, 2023

What You Should Know About Closing Costs

💰 Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay.
February 6, 2023

Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023

🏚 The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year.
January 30, 2023

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

🏚 If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now.
January 23, 2023

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.

🏡 Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains: