For Buyers

June 7, 2023

The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High



Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you’re thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself these two questions: 

  1. Why Are …
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June 6, 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 …

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June 1, 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. 

Of course, there are financial reasons to …

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May 31, 2023

Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers



Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shares, you’ll have to overcome …

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May 30, 2023

Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off



Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared. 

Comparing this …

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May 16, 2023

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us



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. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t in a freefall. …

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May 10, 2023

The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage Rates

 




If you’re reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may see something about the recent decision from the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But what does it mean for you, the housing market, and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what you need to …

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May 9, 2023

Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About To Crash



There’s been some concern lately that the housing market is headed for a crash. And given some of the affordabilitychallenges in the housing market, along with a lot of recession talk in the media, it’s easy enough to understand why that worry has come up.

But the …

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May 8, 2023

It May Be Time To Consider a Newly Built Home



If you’re looking to buy a house, you may find today’s limited supply of homes available for sale challenging. When housing inventory is as low as it is right now, it can feel like a bit of an uphill battle to find the perfect home for you because …

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May 2, 2023

A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis

 




Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering if your plans are still a wise move. To help ease your mind, experts are saying that if we do officially enter …

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