Early Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Infographic
Friday, September 6th, 2024
Thinking about making a move in 2025 and wondering what you can expect? Here’s what expert forecasts say lies ahead.
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Today’s Biggest Housing Market Myths
Economy, Featured, For Buyers, Buying Tips, Mortgage Rates
Have you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear? That’s especially true if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in today’s housing market. There’s a lot of misinformation out there. And right now, making sure you have someone you can go to for trustworthy information is extra important.
The Number One Mistake Sellers Are Making: Overpricing Their House
Featured, For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling Tips
In today's housing market, many sellers are making a critical mistake: overpricing their houses. This common error can lead to a home sitting on the market for a long time without any offers. And when that happens, the homeowner may have to drop their asking price to try to re-ignite buyer interest.
What You Really Need To Know About Home Prices
Featured, Home Prices
According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know.
4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home
Featured, For Buyers, First Time Home Buyers
Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak homebuying season this spring, this is only expected to ramp up more.
The Latest on the Luxury Home Market
Thursday, September 5th, 2024
Luxury living is about more than just stunning views and cutting-edge smart home technology—it's about elevating your lifestyle. And if you're in the market for a million-dollar home, now is an excellent time to explore the thriving luxury market. Here's why.
How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market
Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed). The overwhelming expectation is that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate at their upcoming meeting, driven primarily by recent signs that inflation is cooling, and the job market is slowing down. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, said:
Should You Sell Now? The Lifestyle Factors That Could Tip the Scale
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
Are you on the fence about whether to sell your house now or hold off? It’s a common dilemma, but here’s a key point to consider: your lifestyle might be the biggest factor in your decision. While financial aspects are important, sometimes the personal motivations for moving are reason enough to make the leap sooner rather than later.
Could a 55+ Community Be Right for You?
Monday, September 2nd, 2024
If you’re thinking about downsizing, you may be hearing about 55+ communities and wondering if they’d be a good fit for you. Here’s some information that could help you make your decision.
How To Avoid Today's Top Seller Mistakes
Friday, August 30th, 2024
Are We Heading into a Balanced Market?
Thursday, August 29th, 2024
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand. But is that going to shift now that inventory is growing? Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know.
2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect
Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
What's the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market?
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
It’s no surprise that the upcoming Presidential election might have you speculating about what’s ahead. And those unanswered thoughts can quickly spiral, causing fear and uncertainty to swirl through your mind. So, if you’ve been considering buying or selling a home this year, you’re probably curious about what the election might mean for the housing market – and if it’s still a good time to make your move.
What Mortgage Rate Are You Waiting For?
Monday, August 26th, 2024
You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of years. But there is hope on the horizon. Rates have actually started to come down. And, recently they hit the lowest point we’ve seen in 2024, according to Freddie Mac (see graph below):
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