Chances are at some point in your life you’ve heard the phrase, home is where the heart is.

If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong.

Some Highlights

• Worried you won’t be able to find your next home after you sell? You should know data from realtor.com shows more listings are coming onto the market each month this year.
• Having additional options can make the search for your next home easier. But inventory is still low overall, which means your house should still stand out when you sell.

If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month.

Some Highlights

• Today’s strong sellers’ market is the direct result of high demand and low supply.
• Low mortgage rates and generational trends have created an increased demand for homes. Meanwhile, the slower pace of new home construction and homeowners staying in their homes longer have both led to today’s low supply.

If you're trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home this year, here's a powerful insight that could give you the clarity and confidence you need to make your decision.

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.

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• If you’re planning to make a move but aren’t sure if now’s the right time, here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t wait to sell your house.
• The supply of homes for sale, while growing, is still low today. Plus, serious buyers are out looking right now, and many are hoping to avoid falling into the rental trap for another year.

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• It’s worth considering the many benefits of homeownership before you make the decision to rent or buy a home.
• When you buy, you can stabilize your housing costs, own a tangible asset, and grow your net worth as you gain equity. When you rent, you face rising housing costs, won’t see a return on your investment, and limit your ability to save.

If you're thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready.

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.

You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now.

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.

If you’re a member of a younger generation, like Gen Z, you may be asking the question: will I ever be able to buy a home?

Some Highlights

• The percentage of income needed to afford a median-priced home today is declining, while that for renting is on the rise.
• This is making buying a home an increasingly attractive option for many people, especially with low mortgage rates driving purchasing power.

VA home loans can help people who served our country become homeowners.

During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones. 

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year?