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Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Pricing September 23, 2021

If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine if you should buy now or wait, you ...

Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This? [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Infographics Interest Rates Rent vs. Buy September 17, 2021

Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around. Buyers can take advantage of today’s mortgage rates to escape rising rents and keep monthly payments affordable. Sellers can reap the benefits of multiple offers and a fast sale. If this sounds like good ...

Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Pricing September 10, 2021

Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly understand the real estate market and separate fact from ...

Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall

For Sellers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers September 7, 2021

If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market we’re in today won’t last forever. If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house up for sale ...

5 Reasons Today’s Housing Market Is Anything but Normal

For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Interest Rates Pricing September 2, 2021

There are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting to a more normal real estate market. That would indicate the housing market is returning to the pre-pandemic numbers we saw from 2015-2019. But that’s not happening. The market is still extremely vibrant as demand is still strong even while ...

If Housing Affordability Is About the Money, Don’t Forget This.

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Pricing Rent vs. Buy August 26, 2021

There are many non-financial benefits of buying your own home. However, today’s headlines seem to be focusing primarily on the financial aspects of homeownership – specifically affordability. Many articles are making the claim that it’s not affordable to buy a home in today’s market, but that isn’t the case. Today’s buyers ...

What Do Experts Say About Today’s Mortgage Rates?

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers August 23, 2021

Mortgage rates are hovering near record lows, and that’s good news for today’s homebuyers. The graph below shows mortgage rates dating back to 2016 and where today falls by comparison. Generally speaking, when rates are low, you can afford more home for your money. That’s why experts across the industry agree ...

Are Houses Less Affordable Than They Were in Past Decades?

Buying Myths For Buyers Interest Rates Pricing August 11, 2021

There are many headlines about how housing affordability is declining. The headlines are correct: it’s less affordable to purchase a home today than it was a year ago. However, it’s important to give this trend context. Is it less expensive to buy a house today than it was in 2005? ...

Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home

First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Pricing August 2, 2021

Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind, they may also be missing crucial information about today’s housing market that you need to make your best decision. Before you decide whether ...

Waiting To Buy a Home Could Cost You [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Pricing July 30, 2021

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again. The longer the wait, the more you’ll pay, especially when mortgage rates and home prices rise. Even the slightest change in the mortgage rate can have a ...