Real Estate News

March 15, 2024

The Latest Trends in Housing [INFOGRAPHIC]




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March 5, 2024

Why There Won’t Be a Recession That Tanks the Housing Market




There’s been a lot of recession talk over the past couple of years. And that may leave you worried we’re headed for a repeat of what we saw back in 2008. Here’s a look at the latest expert projections to show you why that isn’t going to happen.  

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Feb. 29, 2024

Why We Aren't Headed for a Housing Crash

 




If you’re holding out hope that the housing market is going to crash and bring home prices back down, here’s a look at what the data shows. And spoiler alert: that’s not in the cards. Instead, experts say home prices are going to keep going up.

Today’s market is ...

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Feb. 27, 2024

Why Today’s Housing Supply Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

 




Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. And if you look at the current number of homes for sale, you’ll see two reasons why.

An article from Calculated Risk shows there are 15.6% more homes for sale ...

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Feb. 22, 2024

Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 Revised Up




Over the past few months, experts have revised their 2024 home price forecasts based on the latest data and market signals, and they’re even more confident prices will rise, not fall.

So, let’s see exactly how experts’ thinking has shifted – and what’s caused the change.

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Feb. 21, 2024

Some Experts Say Mortgage Rates May Fall Below 6% Later This Year

 




There’s a lot of confusion in the market about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now, but here’s what you really need to know: compared to the near 8% peak last fall, mortgage rates have trended down overall.

And if you’re looking to buy ...

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Feb. 16, 2024

Achieve Your Dream of Homeownership with Condos and Townhomes [INFOGRAPHIC]

 




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  • If you’re trying to buy a home but are having a hard time finding something in your budget, here’s something that can help: consider condos and townhomes.
  • They may better fit your budget, can help you start building equity, and tend to require minimal upkeep and less ...
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Feb. 15, 2024

Don’t Let the Latest Home Price Headlines Confuse You




Based on what you’re hearing in the news about home prices, you may be worried they’re falling. But here’s the thing. The headlines aren’t giving you the full picture.

If you look at the national data for 2023, home prices actually showed positive growth for the year. While this ...

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Feb. 12, 2024

What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?




Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming down. But then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. And that may leave you scratching your head and wondering what’s true.

The simplest answer is ...

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Feb. 7, 2024

Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Year



On the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get tossed around. Let’s break down what it is and why it’s important if you’re looking to buy a home in 2024.

What Pre-Approval Is

As part of the homebuying process, your lender will ...

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