December 2022

Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers /

\"MortgageMortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), […]

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Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.

Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Senior Market /

\"PlanningIf you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and finding a home that more closely fits your needs. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. Here are a […]

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You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers /

\"YouDid the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those two factors combined mean you may see less competition from […]

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Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities.

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths /

\"ReadyAt first glance, the increase in housing supply compared to last year may not sound like good news for prospective sellers, but it actually gives you two key opportunities in today’s housing market. An article from Calculated Risk helps put the inventory gains the market has seen in 2022 into perspective by comparing it to recent […]

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What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths /

\"WhatIf you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, recent headlines about home prices may be top of mind. And if those stories have you wondering what that means for your home’s value, here’s what you really need to know. What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? It’s possible you’ve seen news stories […]

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Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy /

\"HomeownershipThere are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. As Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), explains: “The desire for homeownership is strong. […]

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Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers /

\"KeyThere’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought about buying but have sidelined their search due […]

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What’s Going on with Home Prices? Ask a Professional.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing /

\"What’sIf you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today as the market cools. In the simplest sense, nationally, experts don’t expect prices to come crashing down, but the level of home price moderation will depend on factors like supply and demand in […]

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