Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]
Friday, March 10th, 2023
4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home
Thursday, March 9th, 2023
Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your best offer.
Rely on an agent who can support your goals. As Bankrate notes:
Could a Multigenerational Home Be the Right Fit for You?
Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones. Today, that can be seen in the recent rise in multigenerational households. According to Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Economic Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR):
And citing data from Pew Research Center, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says:
Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?
Monday, March 6th, 2023
You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on.
What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if now’s the right time to buy or if you should hold off on your search until rates come back down.
One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home
Monday, February 27th, 2023
One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac:
With spring approaching, now’s a great time to consider if buying a home makes sense for you. The best way to figure that out is to talk with a trusted real estate professional.
How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality
Thursday, February 23rd, 2023
A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023
Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says:
The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now
Tuesday, February 21st, 2023
The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply:
Let’s break down these two big issues in today’s housing market.
According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the average interest rate for current homeowners with mortgages is less than 4% (see graph below):
Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?
Thursday, February 16th, 2023
The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices.
Local price trends still vary by market. But looking at national data, Nataliya Polkovnichenko, Ph.D., Supervisory Economist at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), explains:
| Newer Posts | Older Posts |