Moving Now Can Give Your House Its Day in the Sun [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you want to sell your house, consider doing it this summer.
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The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]
Downsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when they retire or when their needs change, but with inflation still high, it’s also a way to reduce costs.
Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were 'unicorn' years.
Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation [INFOGRAPHIC]
Wondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation, buying a home helps you keep your monthly housing expense steady.
How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership.
2024 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]
Thinking of buying or selling a house and wondering what the new year holds for the housing market?
Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers
Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you.
The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power.
Reasons To Sell Your House Today [INFOGRAPHIC]
- Not sure if selling your house is the right move today? You should know there are a number of reasons it still makes sense to sell now.
- Your house will stand out because inventory is low. That’s why the number of offers on recently sold homes is on the rise. And most homeowners have a lot of equity that can fuel a move.
Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Today’s housing inventory is still well below more normal years.
Why Homeowners Feel Thankful for Their Homes [INFOGRAPHIC]
Here are three reasons why homeowners feel thankful for their homes.
Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers
One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them.
Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All
During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year.
Home Inspections for Sellers: What You Need To Know [INFOGRAPHIC]
- The inspection is a major part of the home selling process.
- Many buyers used to waive inspections to be more competitive with their offer, but recently, inspections and repairs are becoming popular again.
Homeowners’ Tough Decision: OTM, FSBO or List
At the end of the year, in every region of the country, hundreds of homeowners have a tough decision to make. The ‘listing for sale agreement’ on their house is about to expire and they now must decide to either take their house off the market (O...
The True Strength of Homeowners Today
The real estate market is on just about everyone’s mind these days. That’s because the unsustainable market of the past two years is behind us, and the difference is being felt. The question now is, just how financially strong are homeowners throughout the country? Mortgage debt grew beyond 10 trillion dollars over the past year, and many called that a troubling sign when it happened for the first time in history.
The Latest Unemployment Rate Fell to 8.4%
Last Friday, the Bureau for Labor Statistics released their Employment Report for August 2020. The big surprise was that the unemployment rate fell to 8.4%, a full percent lower than what many analysts had forecasted earlier in the week. Though it is tough to look at this as great news when millions of Americans are still without work, the number of unemployed is currently much lower than most experts had projected it would be just a few months ago.
Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]
An agent is a really important part of selling your home because they bring a lot of skill and expertise to the sales process.
The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us [INFOGRAPHIC]
While home prices vary by local area, they’ve already hit their low point nationally, and now they’re starting to rise again.
About 11,000 Houses Will Sell Today
Some homeowners have been waiting for months to put their house on the market because they don’t think people are buying homes right now.
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Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
- With so few homes on the market right now, widening the scope of your search to include nearby areas could help you find more options in your budget.
- You can also work with a trusted lender to consider alternative financing options and search for down payment assistance.
Diving Deep into Today’s Biggest Buyer Concerns
Last week, Fannie Mae released their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). Though the survey showed 77% of respondents believe it’s a “good time to sell,” it also confirms what many are sensing: an increasing number of Americans believe it’s a “bad time to buy” a home. The percentage of those surveyed saying it’s a “bad time to buy” hit 64%, up from 56% last month and 38% last July.
