Archive: November 2021

How Sellers Win When Housing Inventory Is Low
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing | November 9, 2021
How Sellers Win When Housing Inventory Is Low

In today’s housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result, homeowners ready to sell have a significant advantage. Here are three ways today’s low inventory will set you up for a win when you sell this season. 1. Higher Prices With so many more buyers in the market than…

Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers | November 8, 2021
Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates

With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isn’t going away any time soon. But as a homebuyer, what do rates above 3% really mean? Today’s…

Numbers Don’t Lie – It’s Still a Great Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Selling Myths | November 5, 2021
Numbers Don’t Lie – It’s Still a Great Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Heading into the end of the year, you might wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s what the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says. Housing supply is lower than last year, and home prices are up nationwide. Meanwhile, the average home is selling fast and receiving several offers. Listing…

Why a Wave of Foreclosures Is Not on the Way
Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Short Sales | November 4, 2021
Why a Wave of Foreclosures Is Not on the Way

With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, about 9.3 million households lost their homes to…

Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | November 3, 2021
Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022

Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the lowest point ever recorded, and they’ve hovered in the historic-low territory. But even over the past few weeks, rates…