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06/06/2023

06/06/2023

Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment

With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was voted the best long-term investment for the 11th consecutive year, consistently beating other investment types like gold, stocks, and bonds.

If you’re thinking about purchasing a home, let this poll reassure you. Even with everything happening today, Americans recognize owning a home is a powerful financial decision.

Why Do Americans Still Feel So Positive About the Value of Investing in a Home?

Purchasing real estate has typically been a solid long-term strategy for building wealth in America. As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (N...

With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now.

06/06/2023

06/05/2023

Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All

During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year.

>>The Bad News: It Rattled Consumer Confidence

These forecasts put doubt in the minds of many consumers about the strength of the residential real estate market. Evidence of this can be from Fannie Mae. It showed a larger percentage of Americans believed home prices would fall over the next 12 months than in any other December in the history of the survey. That caused people to hesitate about their homebuying or selling plans as we entered the new year.

>>The Good News: Home Prices Never Crashed

However, home prices didn’t come crashing down and seem to be already rebounding from the minimal depreciation experienced over the last several months.

In a report just released, Goldman Sachs explains, “The g...

During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year.

06/04/2023

If your needs have changed and you’re thinking about selling your house, this summer could be the perfect time for you to make your move. That’s because there are so few homes for sale right now, so your home can really shine in today’s sellers’ market. DM me today if you want to explore selling this summer.

06/03/2023

There aren’t enough homes for sale today to meet buyer demand. That means, if you’re searching for a home, you’ll want to do all you can to keep your options open. If you add newly built homes to your search, you’ll increase your pool of options considerably. When you’re ready to see what’s available in our area, let’s connect.

06/03/2023

Typically, rents increase when inflation is high. One of the big perks of homeownership today is you can stabilize your monthly housing expense by having a fixed-rate mortgage. If you continue to rent, you don’t have that same benefit and aren’t as protected from rising rent costs. Connect with me today to start your journey to homeownership.

06/03/2023

While the headlines about foreclosures rising may sound alarming, here’s what you need to know. Foreclosure filings have ticked up slightly, but the increase was expected as the foreclosure moratorium ended. Filings are much lower today than in pre-pandemic years. If you have questions about what you're hearing in the news, let’s connect.

06/02/2023

Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a perfect time to think about all the benefits that come with owning your home. Owning a home not only makes you feel proud and accomplished, but it’s also a big step toward having a secure and stable financial future. Are you ready to enjoy all the amazing advantages that come with owning a home? Let’s get in touch to start the process today.

June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a perfect time to think about all the benefits that come with owning your home.

06/02/2023

Homeowners Have a Surprising Amount of Equity Right Now

Homeowners have a surprising amount of equity right now. Let’s connect to figure out how much equity you have and how you can use it to fuel your next move.

06/02/2023

The True Value of Homeownership

Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides.

Here are three ways owning your home can give you a sense of accomplishment, happiness, and pride.

>>You May Feel Happier and More Fulfilled

Owning a home is associated with better mental health and well-being. According to the experts, owning a home can improve your psychological wellness by making you feel happier and more accomplished.

>>You Can Engage in Your Neighborhood and Grow Your Sense of Community

Your home connects you to your community. Homeowners tend to stay in their homes longer than renters, and that can help you feel more connected to your community because you have more time...

Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging.