Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you’re thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market and wondering what you can do to help offset those. A new report from Gravy Analytics provides insight into where people are searching for homes and what they’re prioritizing most right now. That information could Continue Reading about Where Are People Moving Today and Why?
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Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some HighlightsLooking at monthly home price data from six expert sources shows the worst home price declines are behind us, and they’re rising again nationally.If you’ve put your plans to move on pause because you were worried about home prices crashing, this rebound is good news.Connect with a local real estate agent so you know what’s happening with prices in your area. Continue Reading about Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]
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. If that’s you, know that even though the housing market has slowed compared to the frenzy of a couple of years ago, it isn’t at a standstill. Contrary to what you may believe, buyers are still active and plenty of homes are selling right now.According to the Continue Reading about About 11,000 Houses Will Sell Today
The Value of an Agent When Buying Your New Construction Home
Buying a new construction home can be an exciting experience. From being the very first owner, to customizing your home’s features, there are a lot of benefits. But navigating the complexities of buying a home that’s under construction can also be a bit overwhelming. This is where a skilled real estate agent can make all the difference.An article from The Mortgage Reports sums it up like Continue Reading about The Value of an Agent When Buying Your New Construction Home
There’s Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today
Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. Especially if you consider how few homes there are for sale today.You may have heard inventory is low right now, but you may not fully realize just how low or why that’s a perk when you go to sell your house. This graph from Calculated Risk can help put that into perspective: As the graph shows, while housing Continue Reading about There’s Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today
Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than you think. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average Continue Reading about Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 Some Highlights Want to know what experts say will happen in the rest of 2023? Home prices are already appreciating again in many areas. The average of the expert forecasts shows positive price growth. Where mortgage rates go for the rest of the year will depend on inflation. Based on historical trends, rates are likely to ease as inflation Continue Reading about Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]
How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates
How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans to buy a home? Here's what you need to know. The Fed is trying hard to reduce inflation. And even though there’s been 12 straight months where inflation has cooled Continue Reading about How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates
