Twin Cities Real Estate Group

01/13/2024

Home Prices Forecast To Climb over the Next 5 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you’re worried about what’s next for home prices, know the HPES shows experts are projecting they’ll continue to rise at least through 2028. Based on that forecast, if you bought a $400,000 house this year, experts say it could gain over $72,000 in equity over the next five years. If you're worried about falling home prices, don't be. Many experts forecast they'll keep rising for years to come. If you have questions, let’s connect.

SONALI Vora & PAT Stevens
Twin Cities Real Estate Group
612.345.7567
Licensed in MN -WI

If you’re worried about what’s next for home prices, know the HPES shows experts are projecting they’ll continue to rise at least through 2028.

01/12/2024

Why the Price of Your House Matters When Selling

The asking price for your house can greatly affect your bottom line and how fast your house sells. Let’s connect so we can find the right price for your house.

SONALI Vora & PAT Stevens
Twin Cities Real Estate Group
612.345.7567
Licensed in MN -WI

01/11/2024

What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power

If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October and are currently under 7%, according to Freddie Mac.

This recent trend is great news for buyers. As a recent article from Bankrate says: “The rate cool-off somewhat eases the housing affordability squeeze.”

And according to Edward Seiler, AVP of Housing Economics and Executive Director of the Research Institute for Housing America at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA): “MBA expects that affordability conditions will continue to improve as mortgage rates decline . . .”

Here’s a bit more context on how this could help with...

SONALI Vora & PAT Stevens
Twin Cities Real Estate Group
612.345.7567
Licensed in MN -WI

If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month.

01/10/2024

Trying to decide if it makes more sense to rent or buy a home right now? Here’s something that might help. The average homeowner’s net worth is far greater than a renter’s across all income levels. That’s because owning your home can give your net worth a big boost over time. DM me when you’re ready to start your journey to homeownership.

SONALI Vora & PAT Stevens
Twin Cities Real Estate Group
612.345.7567
Licensed in MN -WI

01/09/2024

Achieving Your Homebuying Dreams in 2024 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Planning to buy a home in 2024? Here’s what to focus on. Improve your credit score, plan for your down payment, get pre-approved, and decide what’s most important to you. Let’s connect so you have expert advice on how to achieve your homebuying goals this year.

SONALI Vora & PAT Stevens
Twin Cities Real Estate Group
612.345.7567
Licensed in MN -WI

Planning to buy a home in 2024? Here’s what to focus on.

01/08/2024

Having cash in your pocket may seem counterintuitive, but a study by the Urban Institute has found the opposite to be true.

If you’ve got a problem with credit card debt, there might be a simple solution that’s already sitti...

01/08/2024

Has your dream of homeownership been on pause? Now might be the best time to jumpstart your search before the spring market heats up. When you’re ready to explore options in our area, let's connect and turn your homeownership dream into a reality.

SONALI Vora & PAT Stevens
Twin Cities Real Estate Group
612.345.7567
Licensed in MN -WI

01/07/2024

Let's clear things up – home prices aren't falling. They're still rising, just at a more typical, seasonal pace. That growth is being driven by strong buyer demand thanks to a thriving job market. For insight into what’s happening with home prices in our local area, let's connect.

SONALI Vora & PAT Stevens
Twin Cities Real Estate Group
612.345.7567
Licensed in MN -WI

01/06/2024

There’s so much a trusted real estate agent can help you with when you sell a house. We’re specialists at navigating today’s market and each step of the selling process. Don’t go at it alone. DM me today so we can sell your house this year.

SONALI Vora & PAT Stevens
Twin Cities Real Estate Group
612.345.7567
Licensed in MN -WI

01/05/2024

What Are Your Goals for 2024?

What are your goals for 2024? Let’s connect and find a home that has enough room for you to reach your goals this year.

SONALI Vora & PAT Stevens
Twin Cities Real Estate Group
612.345.7567
Licensed in MN -WI

01/04/2024

Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions

If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. Here are the top two questions you need to ask yourself as you make your decision, including the data that helps cut through the noise.

1. Where Do I Think Home Prices Are Heading?

One reliable place you can turn to for information on home price forecasts is the Home Price Expectations Survey from Fannie Mae – a survey of over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment and market strategists.

According to the most recent release, the experts are projecting home prices will continue to rise at least through 2028. And home prices rising, even at a more moderate pace, is good news not just for the market, but for you...

SONALI Vora & PAT Stevens
Twin Cities Real Estate Group
612.345.7567
Licensed in MN -WI

If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market.

01/03/2024

Things To Consider If Your House Didn’t Sell

If your listing has expired and your house didn’t sell, it's completely normal to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. Understandably, you're probably wondering what may have gone wrong. Here are three questions to think about as you figure out what to do next.

Did You Limit Access to Your House?

One of the biggest mistakes you can make when selling your house is restricting the days and times when potential buyers can tour it. Being flexible with your schedule is important, even though it might feel a bit stressful to drop everything and leave when buyers want to see it. After all, minimal access means minimal exposure to buyers.

Did You Make Your House Stand Out?

When you're selling your house, the old saying matters: you never get a second chance to...

SONALI Vora & PAT Stevens
Twin Cities Real Estate Group
612.345.7567
Licensed in MN -WI

If your listing has expired and your house didn’t sell, it's completely normal to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment.