by [email protected] | Jan 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights Home affordability depends on three factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Mortgage rates are down from their recent peak, home prices are expected to rise at a slower pace, and wages are increasing faster than usual. That’s good news if you...
by [email protected] | Jan 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Over the past year, a lot of people have been talking about housing affordability and how tight it’s gotten. But just recently, there’s been a little bit of relief on that front. Mortgage rates have gone down since their most recent peak in October. But there’s more...
by [email protected] | Jan 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Note: Data below from November, 2023 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales grew in November, breaking a streak of five consecutive monthly declines, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four...
by [email protected] | Jan 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home this year, here’s a powerful insight that could give you the clarity and confidence you need to make your decision. Every three years, the Federal Reserve releases the Survey of Consumer...
by [email protected] | Jan 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and...
by [email protected] | Dec 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Note: Data below from October, 2023 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales dropped in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in the Northeast, South and West...
by [email protected] | Dec 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and a lack of homes for sale created some challenges for buyers...
by [email protected] | Dec 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you’ve recently decided you’re ready to become a homeowner, chances are you’re trying to figure out what to do first. It can feel a bit overwhelming to know where to start, but the good news is you don’t have to navigate all of that alone. When it comes to buying a...
by [email protected] | Dec 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Everyone has their own idea of the American Dream, and it’s different for each person. But, in a recent survey by Bankrate, people were asked about the achievements they believe represent the American Dream the most. The answers show that owning a home still...
by [email protected] | Nov 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Countless people have set out on the exciting journey of homeownership. Ask around and you’ll find the vast majority are thankful they took the leap and bought a home. But why? It’s because of the many emotional and lifestyle benefits that come with being a homeowner....