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Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023

For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates February 2, 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. Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to turn around. Home price appreciation is slowing from the recent frenzy, ...

Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers Pricing January 27, 2023

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 288.7% over the last 32 years. That means homeowners grow their net worth significantly in the long term. Homeownership wins over time. Let’s connect so ...

Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Housing Market Updates Move-Up Buyers January 26, 2023

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of ...

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

For Buyers For Sellers Foreclosures Housing Market Updates January 25, 2023

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. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could crash. The reality is, ...

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

Buying Myths Down Payments For Buyers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Pricing January 24, 2023

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares: “. . . with slowly ...

Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Move-Up Buyers January 19, 2023

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: “In a preapproval [sic], the lender tells you which types of loans you may be ...

Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

For Buyers For Sellers Pricing January 18, 2023

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash in 2008. One ...

Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers January 17, 2023

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, ...

What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market

For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates January 16, 2023

It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, let’s lean on the experts and what history tells us ...

Key Terms To Know When Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths Down Payments First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers January 13, 2023

Some Highlights Buying a home is a major transaction that can seem even more complex when you don’t understand the terms used throughout the process. If you’re looking to become a homeowner this year, it’s important to know these housing terms and how they relate to the current market so you feel ...

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