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If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. In the last year, high inflation had a big impact on the economy, theContinue reading “What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year?”

If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve heard about rising inflation. Today, inflation is at a 40 year high. With inflation rising, you’re likely feeling it impact your day-to-day life as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. These climbing consumer costs can put a pinch on your wallet and make youContinue reading “Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation“

If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s what you need to know. The housing market is moderating compared to the last two years, but what everyone needs to remember is thatContinue reading “Is the Housing Market Correcting?”

Key Factors Impacting Affordability Today You can’t read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There’s no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that doesn’t mean homes are now unaffordable. There are three measures used to establishContinue reading “Key Factors Impacting Affordability Today”

Selling your house is no simple task. And when you sell on your own – known as a FSBO (or For Sale by Owner) – you’re responsible for handling some of the more difficult aspects of the process without the expert guidance you need. The 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveysContinue reading “Why You Need a Realtor When Selling Your Home”

If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time than this winter. Selling this season means you can take advantage of today’s strong sellers market when you make a move. Right now, conditions are very favorable for current homeowners looking for a change. If you sell now, here’s what you can expect:Continue reading “Win When You Sell and When you Move”

Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house, for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the lowest point ever recorded, and they have stayed in the “historic-low” zone. But even overContinue reading “Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue to Rise in 2022”

A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they’re looking for in a home and created a greater appetite for a dedicated home office. Some professionals took advantage of the situation and purchased a bigger home. Other people thought working from home would be temporary, soContinue reading “Remote Work is Here to Stay. Can Your Home Deliver the Space You Need?”

It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at INSANE rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals. In recent months, it’s become increasingly common for an appraisal to come in below the contractContinue reading “What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About the Appraisal Gap”

As we move into the second half of the year, one thing is clear: the current real estate market is one for the record books. The exact mix of conditions we have today creates opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here’s a look at four key components that are shaping this crazy housing market. 1.Continue reading “Our Current Real Estate Market Explained Through 4 Major Trends”