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How To Win as a Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2023-02-10T04:30:25-07:00February 10th, 2023|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights In today’s housing market, you can still be the champion if you have the right team and strategy. To win as a buyer, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd. Let’s connect today to make your game-winning play.

How Experts Can Help Close the Gap in Today’s Homeownership Rate

By |2023-02-07T04:30:15-07:00February 7th, 2023|Categories: Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the past and present experiences of Black Americans. This includes the path toward investing in a home of their own. And while equitable access to housing has come a long way, homeownership can be a steeper climb for households of color. It’s an important experience to [...]

Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

By |2023-01-31T04:30:30-07:00January 31st, 2023|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling.Now, however, rates are beginning to come down—and buyers are starting to reenter the market. In fact, the [...]

Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.

By |2023-01-30T04:30:23-07:00January 30th, 2023|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Real Estate|

There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next.In today’s market, it makes sense to explore all your options. That includes both homes that have been lived in before as well as newly built [...]

Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2023-01-27T04:30:19-07:00January 27th, 2023|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 288.7% over the last 32 years. That means homeowners grow their net worth significantly in the long term. Homeownership wins over time. Let’s connect so you can [...]

Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

By |2023-01-26T04:30:17-07:00January 26th, 2023|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready to [...]

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

By |2023-01-24T04:30:15-07:00January 24th, 2023|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares:“. . . with slowly improving affordability and a more [...]

Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

By |2023-01-17T04:30:15-07:00January 17th, 2023|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some decided to press [...]

Key Terms To Know When Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2023-01-13T04:30:27-07:00January 13th, 2023|Categories: Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some Highlights Buying a home is a major transaction that can seem even more complex when you don’t understand the terms used throughout the process. If you’re looking to become a homeowner this year, it’s important to know these housing terms and how they relate to the current market so you feel confident throughout the [...]

What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year?

By |2023-01-02T04:00:47-07:00January 2nd, 2023|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. In the last year, high inflation had a big impact on the economy, the [...]