Archive: September 2022

Blog | September 20, 2022
FOR TODAY’S BUYERS, STORAGE IS DECOR

FOR TODAY’S BUYERS, STORAGE IS DECORPop culture is driving a need for pretty storage. Here’s what home buyers are asking for.By Aly J. Yale Organization is the focus of many TV shows and social media channels these days—and it’s starting to rub off on home buyers.They want storage that doubles as decoration. Designated spots for all their belongings. Built-ins that…

Watching the Stock Market? Check the Value of Your Home for Good News.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates | September 20, 2022
Watching the Stock Market? Check the Value of Your Home for Good News.

While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. And that increase in your wealth came in the form of…

Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths | September 19, 2022
Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?

If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared, it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. Buyer Demand Then and Now During the pandemic, mortgage rates hit record lows, and that spurred…

Blog | September 16, 2022
Housing Inventory, Sales Pace Improve for Buyers

Data from Realtor.com’s August Housing Trends Report included some good news for would-be homebuyers. Property sales slowed, turning in their first year-over-year increase in days on the market since June 2020. Homes stayed on the market five days longer for a total of 42 days. Buyers also had more inventory to consider when compared to 2021 numbers, as homes for…

A Crucial First Step: Mortgage Pre-Approval [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers | September 16, 2022
A Crucial First Step: Mortgage Pre-Approval [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning your homebuying budget, confidence in your ability to secure a loan, and helps sellers know your offer is serious. Connect…