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07/30/2022

How Homeownership Can Help Shield You from Inflation

Don't let inflation delay your homebuying plans. Let's connect so you can start the process today.

07/28/2022

When you sell, the price you list your house for matters. When you price it too high, you risk deterring potential buyers, which means your house could sit on the market for longer or need a price adjustment. Finding the perfect list price takes expertise. If you want to be sure it’s priced right to move fast in today’s housing market, DM me.

07/26/2022

A Window of Opportunity for Homebuyers

Mortgage rates are much higher today than they were at the beginning of the year, and that’s had a clear impact on the housing market. As a result, what the market is seeing is a shift back toward the range of pre-pandemic levels for buyer demand and for home sales.

But the transition back toward pre-pandemic levels isn’t a bad thing. In fact, the years leading up to the pandemic were some of the best the housing market has seen. That’s why, as the market undergoes this shift, it’s important to compare today not to the abnormal pandemic years, but to the most recent normal years to show how the current housing market is still strong.
According to data from ShowingTime, buyer demand is coming down from levels seen over the past two years, and the frenzy in real estate is easing because of higher mortgage rates. For you, that means buying your next home should be...

Mortgage rates are much higher today than they were at the beginning of the year, and that’s had a clear impact on the housing market. As a result, the market is seeing a shift back toward the range of pre-pandemic levels for buyer demand and home sales.

07/23/2022

Great News About Housing Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC]

Experts say the number of homes for sale is growing this year, and that can have a big impact on your move. If you’re planning to buy, additional options in today’s market may be just what you’ve been waiting for. More inventory means added opportunities to find the home of your dreams. DM me so you have the latest information on available homes in our area.

Some Highlights Experts say the number of homes for sale is growing this year, and that can have a big impact on your move. If you’re planning to buy, additional options in today’s market may be just what you’ve been waiting for. More inventory means added opportunities to find the home of you...

07/21/2022

Wondering if home prices are going to fall? Even though the market is undergoing a shift and inventory is increasing, experts say home prices won't fall. Instead, they're forecasting prices will climb, just at a slower pace. DM me if you have questions about what's happening with home prices in our area.

07/19/2022

When it comes to mortgage rates, perspective is important. Rates have certainly risen since the start of the year, but they’re still low when you look at where they’ve been in the past. If you’re planning to buy a home this year, DM me to discuss why it’s still worth prioritizing your homeownership goals.

07/16/2022

Should I Rent or Should I Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC]

It’s worth considering the many benefits of homeownership before you make the decision to rent or buy a home. When you buy, you can stabilize your housing costs, own a tangible asset, and grow your net worth as you gain equity. When you rent, you face rising housing costs, won’t see a return on your investment, and limit your ability to save. If you want to learn more about the benefits of homeownership, DM me today.

Some Highlights It’s worth considering the many benefits of homeownership before you make the decision to rent or buy a home. When you buy, you can stabilize your housing costs, own a tangible asset, and grow your net worth as you gain equity. When you rent, you face rising housing costs, won’t ...

07/14/2022

Today’s housing market is shifting, but we’re still in a sellers’ market. We're going from a market that's unlike any we've ever seen to one more like pre-pandemic. And the years leading up to the pandemic were some of the best years real estate has seen. DM me so we can discuss our local market and why it's still a good time to sell.

07/12/2022

Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

The housing market is at a turning point. That may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? Let's turn to the experts for projections on what the second half of the year holds for residential real estate.

>>Where Mortgage Rates Will Go Depends on Inflation
If inflation continues to rise, it’s likely that mortgage rates will respond.

When rates rise, they impact affordability and your purchasing power. That’s why it’s crucial to work with a team of professionals, so you have expert advice to help you make an informed decision about your best move.

>>The Supply of Homes for Sale Projected To Continue Increasing
Recently, realtor.com updated their 2022 inventory forecast. They increased their projections for inventory gains dramatically, going from a 0.3% increase at the beginning of...

The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the second half of ...

07/09/2022

Why Growing Home Equity Is Great News if You Plan To Move [INFOGRAPHIC]

According to the latest data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $64,000 in home equity over the past 12 months. That much equity can be a game-changer when you move. When you sell, it could be some (if not all) of what you need for a down payment on your next home. To find out how much equity you have in your home and how you can use it, let’s connect today.

Some Highlights According to the latest data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $64,000 in home equity over the past 12 months. That much equity can be a game-changer when you move. When you sell, it could be some (if not all) of what you need for a down payment on your next home. To find....

07/07/2022

What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?

According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so, they’d use their tools and influence to slow down the economy.

All of this brings up many fears and questions around how it might affect our lives, our jobs, and business overall. And one concern many Americans have is: how will this affect the housing market? We know how economic slowdowns have impacted home prices in the past, but how could this next slowdown affect real estate and the cost of financing a home?

According to Mortgage Specialists, “Throughout history, during a recessionary period, interest rates go up at the beginning of the recession. But in order to come out of a recession...

According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so, they’d use their tools and influence to slow dow...

07/05/2022

Homeownership Is Still the American Dream

Americans rank homeownership as the top sign of financial success. Let's connect if you're dreaming of buying a home this year.