Buyers

Nov. 3, 2023

Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices

According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way?

It has a lot to do with all the negative talk about home prices over the …

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Oct. 25, 2023

Invest in Yourself by Owning a Home

Are you wondering if it makes sense to buy a home right now? While today’s mortgage rates might seem a bit intimidating, here are two compelling reasons why it still may be a good time to become a homeowner.

Home Values Appreciate over Time

There’s been a lot of confusion …

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Oct. 25, 2023

3 Key Strategies To Navigate This Competitive Housing Market

How buyers can navigate this tricky housing market and find success.

 
Today, let's dive into the dynamics of the current competitive real estate market. If you're a buyer striving to secure that winning offer, you've probably encountered the challenges of today's seller's market. That’s …

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Posted in Buyers, Expert Advice
Oct. 24, 2023

Why Home Prices Keep Going Up

If you've ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you're no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It's a tale of financial goals, doubts, and a dash of anxiety that many have been through …

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Oct. 16, 2023

Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?

Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades (see graph below):  

That can feel like a little …

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Oct. 12, 2023

Buying Your Dream Home? Here's How To Stand Out as a Serious Buyer



Are you embarking on the exciting journey of finding your dream home? The process can be both exhilarating and challenging. To enhance your prospects of landing your dream property, consider these three crucial tips that not only empower you but also make you an appealing buyer in the eyes of …

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Posted in Buyers
Sept. 27, 2023

Beginning with Pre-Approval

If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time, there’s a limited number of homes on the market right now and that’s creating some competition among …

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Posted in Buyers, Housing Myths
Sept. 27, 2023

The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that price growth is beginning to normalize. Here’s the context you …

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Sept. 25, 2023

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective, that's …

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Posted in Buyers, Housing Myths
Sept. 14, 2023

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why.

There …

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