Posts from December 2022

There's no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who've thought about buying but have sidelined their search due to rising mortgage rates. 

Buying a home in any market is a personal decision, and the best way to make that decision is to educate yourself on the facts, not following sensationalized headlines in the news today.  The reality is, headlines do more to terrify people thinking about buying a home than they do to clarify what's actually going on with re...

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If you're trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, recent headlines about home prices may be top of mind. And if those stories have you wondering what that means for your home's value, here's what you really need to know.

What's Really Happening with Home Prices?

It's possible you've seen news stories mentioning a drop in home values or home price depreciation, but it's important to remember those headlines are designed to make a big impression in just a few words. But what headlines aren't always great at is painting the full picture. 

While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, it's also true that home values are up nationally on a year-over-year basis. The graph below uses the...

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There's no denying mortgage rates are higher now than they were last year. And if you're thinking about buying a home, this may be top of mind for you. That's because those higher rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. As you set out to make a purchase this winter, you'll need to be strategic so you can find a home that meets your needs and budget.

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While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is good news for those still looking to buy a home.  

As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too.

Here are just a few trends that may benefit you when you buy a home today.

1. More Homes To Choose from

During the pandemic, the housing supply hit a record low, and at the same time, buyer demand skyrocketed. This combination made it...

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