For Buyers

Sept. 21, 2023

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership



Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it's essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live.

Here are some of the top non-financial ...

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Sept. 20, 2023

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes



The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective, that's ...

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Sept. 18, 2023

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

 




An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced ...

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Sept. 14, 2023

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

 




One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s ...

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Sept. 10, 2023

Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

 

Some Highlights

  • Last year, some housing experts projected a decline in home prices by the end of 2023. But that didn’t happen – inventory was just too low.
  • While it’s normal for experts to re-forecast throughout the year, the good news for 2023 is that prices are no longer  ...
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July 25, 2023

Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices



If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have the clarity you need on that topic. Part of the issue is how headlines are talking about ...

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July 20, 2023

Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth



You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment that helps your net ...

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July 19, 2023

Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates



If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast.  

But, there’s one thing that’s historically a good indicator ...

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July 18, 2023

Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal



Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal.

To better understand what’s been happening ...

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July 17, 2023

Home Prices Are Rebounding



If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. If we take a year-over-year view, home prices did drop some ...

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