What you need to know about home price news
Tomorrow, the National Association of Realtors will release their latest Existing Home Sales Report. The information on home prices could cause confusion and even lead to some disturbing headlines. This is because NAR will only report the median price, whereas…
The worst of the home price declines are behind us
You may be feeling a little unsure of what’s going on with home prices today and wondering if the worst is still to come. Today’s headlines paint an unnecessarily bleak picture. Contrary to the headlines, home values are not in…
Homeowners Can Leverage Incredible Equity Right Now
Many homeowners have a large amount of equity, even though home prices have slowed down over the past year. What is equity? Equity is the difference between your home’s market value and the amount of mortgage you owe. The National…
The worst home price declines are behind us [INFOGRAPHIC]
AGENTS: Did You Know That You Can Share a Personalized Version of This Post? Learn more! For Buyers, for Sellers, Infographics and Pricing, Housing Market UpdatesSome Highlights While home prices vary by area, they have already reached their lowest point…
The best time to sell your house is when others aren’t selling
There are fewer homes on the market than usual this season. This is because there are fewer homes for sale this season than usual. Looking back at Aprils since 2017, the only time fewer sellers listed was in April 2020…
Inflation and Mortgage Rates
You may have seen headlines about mortgage rates or inflation, and you might also be aware of the recent Federal Reserve (the Fed) decision. What does this mean for you and the housing market? And what about your plans to…
Why the housing market is not about to crash today
Recently, there’s been concern that the housing market will crash. It’s understandable that people are worried about the housing market’s affordability, especially with all the recession talk in the news. But the data shows the market today is completely different…
It may be time to consider a newly built home
You may find it difficult to purchase a home today due to the limited number of houses available for sale. It can be difficult to find the right home when housing inventory is so low. It may be time to…
What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal?
An inspection is a crucial step in the home buying process. It is a way to assess the condition of a home before finalizing the transaction. It’s a different step from an appraisal which is a professional assessment of the…
Why You Might Want an Energy-Efficient House [INFOGRAPHIC]
AGENTS: Did You Know That You Can Share a Personalized Version of This Post? Learn more! For Buyers Infographics First Time Home Buyers Move-Up BuyersSome highlightsSince inflation has increased the cost of goods, it makes sense to look for a…