Market Updates

Sept. 4, 2024

How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market



Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed). The overwhelming expectation is that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate at their upcoming meeting, driven primarily by recent signs that inflation is cooling, and the job market is slowing down. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, said ...

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Aug. 29, 2024

Are We Heading into a Balanced Market?



If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand. But is that going to shift now that inventory is growing? Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know.

What Is a Balanced Market?

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Aug. 22, 2024

Why Today's Inventory won't make the Housing Market Crash



Have you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear? That’s especially true if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in today’s housing market. There’s a lot of misinformation out there. And right now, making sure you have someone you can go to for trustworthy information is extra important.

If you partner with a real ...

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June 12, 2024

Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are



If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify. Here’s what’s really happening with prices.

The bottom line is home prices are higher than they were a year ago at this time, and they’re expected to keep ...

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March 27, 2024

Single Women Are Embracing Homeownership



In today's housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 19% of all homebuyers are single women, while only 10% are single men.

If you're a single woman trying to buy your first home ...

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Feb. 29, 2024

Why We Aren't Headed for a Housing Crash



If you’re holding out hope that the housing market is going to crash and bring home prices back down, here’s a look at what the data shows. And spoiler alert: that’s not in the cards. Instead, experts say home prices are going to keep going up.

Today’s market is very ...

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Feb. 8, 2024

Houses Are Still Selling Fast



Have you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn't as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses were selling quicker than ever, they’re still selling faster than normal.

The graph below uses data from Realtor.com ...

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Jan. 29, 2024

Will a Silver Tsunami Change the 2024 Housing Market?



Have you ever heard the term “Silver Tsunami” and wondered what it's all about? If so, that might be because there’s been lot of talk about it online recently. Let's dive into what it is and why it won't drastically impact the housing market.

What Does Silver ...

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Nov. 2, 2023

Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices



According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way?

It has a lot to do with all the negative talk about home prices over the ...

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Oct. 24, 2023

The Perks of Selling Your House When Inventory Is Low



When it comes to selling your house, you’re probably trying to juggle the current market conditions and your own needs as you plan your move. 

One thing that may be working in your favor is how few homes there are for sale right now. Here’s what you need to ...

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