Real Estate News

May 30, 2023

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 ...

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May 25, 2023

The Benefits of Selling Now, According to Experts

 




If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale. And, with so few ...

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May 24, 2023

Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation

 




You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a potential recession, you ...

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May 19, 2023

The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates

 




Some Highlights

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May 18, 2023

Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand

 




The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger.

One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data from the latest ...

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May 16, 2023

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us

 




If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t in a freefall ...

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May 15, 2023

Homeowners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Right Now

 




Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still have an incredible amount of equity. But what is equity? In the simplest terms, equity is the difference between the market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. The National Association ...

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May 12, 2023

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us

 




Some Highlights

  • While home prices vary by local area, they’ve already hit their low point nationally, and now they’re starting to rise again.
  • Last July, prices started to decline, but around February, they began climbing back up.
  • If you put your plans to move on hold waiting to see ...
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May 11, 2023

The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling

 




If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm.

Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers ...

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May 10, 2023

The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage Rates

 




If you’re reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may see something about the recent decision from the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But what does it mean for you, the housing market, and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know.

Inflation and the Housing ...

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