The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you’re thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself these two questions: Why Are Mortgage Rates So High? When Will Rates Go Back Down? Here’s context you need to Continue Reading about The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High
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Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment
Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was voted the best long-term investment for the 11th consecutive year, consistently beating other Continue Reading about Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment
Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All
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. Here are a few of those forecasts: Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of Business: “I expect housing prices fall 10% to 15%, and the housing prices are accelerating on the downside.” Mark Continue Reading about Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All
Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Reasons To Own Your Home Some Highlights June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a perfect time to think about all the benefits that come with owning your home. Owning a home not only makes you feel proud and accomplished, but it’s also a big step toward having a secure and stable financial future. Are you ready to enjoy all the amazing advantages that come with owning a home? Get in Continue Reading about Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
The True Value of Homeownership
The True Value of Homeownership Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides. Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, but it’s important to consider the non-financial benefits that Continue Reading about The True Value of Homeownership
Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers
Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shares, you’ll have to overcome some factors that have made it more challenging in recent years: “Since 2011, Continue Reading about Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers
Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off
Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared. Comparing this year’s numbers Continue Reading about Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off
Moving Now Can Give Your House Its Day in the Sun [INFOGRAPHIC]
Moving Now Can Give Your House Its Day in the Sun Some Highlights If you want to sell your house, consider doing it this summer. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and it’s a great time for sellers. If your needs have changed, now’s the time to capitalize on the low inventory and multiple offers in today’s sellers’ market. Connect with a local real estate agent today if you’re Continue Reading about Moving Now Can Give Your House Its Day in the Sun [INFOGRAPHIC]