Why Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022 You may have heard that it’s important to get a pre-approval for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in today’s market, with rising home prices and high buyer competition, it’s crucial to have a pre-approval letter prior to making an offer. Here’s why. Being Continue Reading about Why Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022
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Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]
Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment Some Highlights According to a Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for eight years in a row. Real estate tops the list because you’re not just buying a place to call home – you’re investing in your future. Real estate is typically considered a stable and secure asset that can grow in value over time. Let’s Continue Reading about Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low?
Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low? One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The number of buyers searching for a home greatly outweighs how many homes are available for sale (housing supply). While Continue Reading about Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low?
With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act
With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come as a bit of a shock. But the truth is, it wasn’t entirely unexpected. Experts have been calling for rates to rise in their 2022 Continue Reading about With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act
Sellers: Don’t Wait Until Spring To Make Your Move
Sellers: Don’t Wait Until Spring To Make Your Move As you plan out your goals for the year, moving up to your dream home may top the list. But, how do you know when to make your move? You want to time it just right so you can get the most out of the sale of your current house. You also want to know you’re making a good investment when you buy your new home. What you may not realize is, that Continue Reading about Sellers: Don’t Wait Until Spring To Make Your Move
Achieving the Dream of Homeownership
Achieving the Dream of Homeownership Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. But owning a home is also a deeply personal dream. Our home provides us with safety and security, and it’s a place where we can grow and flourish. Today, we remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Many of Continue Reading about Achieving the Dream of Homeownership
When Is the Right Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]
When Is the Right Time To Sell Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide when to list your house, the time is now. There are plenty of buyers eagerly waiting for your home to hit the market. The latest data indicates home showings are rising. There are more buyers than homes for sale right now. That means you’ll likely receive multiple offers, and your home won’t be on the market Continue Reading about When Is the Right Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]
What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year?
What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year? After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while home prices may have plateaued, appreciation has definitely not slowed. The following graph shows Continue Reading about What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year?
