Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home prices and home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to crash?” has actually spiked 2450% over the past month. In addition, Jim Continue Reading about Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate
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Are Mortgage Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year?
Are Mortgage Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year? So far this year, mortgage rates continue to hover around 3%, encouraging many hopeful homebuyers to enter the housing market. However, there’s a good chance rates will increase later this year and going into 2022, ultimately making it more expensive to borrow money for a home loan. Here’s a look at what several experts have to Continue Reading about Are Mortgage Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year?
Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?
Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again? At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we saw last year. The thinking was that inventory would increase from record-low levels and put an end to the bidding wars that have driven home prices up over the past twelve months. However, that Continue Reading about Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again?
4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there were 410,000 fewer single-family homes for sale this March than in March of 2020. The key to continued success in the residential housing market Continue Reading about 4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
82,338 Great Reasons to Buy a Home Today
82,338 Great Reasons to Buy a Home Today The financial benefits of buying a home as compared to renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. Most experts are calling for home prices to continue appreciating over the next several years. The most recent Home Price Expectation Survey, a survey of Continue Reading about 82,338 Great Reasons to Buy a Home Today
Saving for a Down Payment
How Much Time Do You Need To Save for a Down Payment? One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll want to understand how much you’ll need to put down and how long it will take you to get there. The process may actually move faster than you think. Using data from the U.S. Department Continue Reading about Saving for a Down Payment
93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks
93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes. Do Americans believe Continue Reading about 93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks
4 Major Reasons Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure
4 Major Reasons Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are four reasons that won’t happen. 1. Almost Continue Reading about 4 Major Reasons Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure
