Archive: November 2022

Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers | November 21, 2022
Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time

This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the past nine months, we’ve seen fewer homes sold than the previous month as home price growth has slowed. All of this is due to the fact that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has doubled this year, severely limiting homebuying power for consumers. And, this month,…

Uncategorized | November 18, 2022
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Mortgage Wire Fraud

  Scammers look for opportunities to trick unsuspecting people into handing over their money. If you’re planning to buy a house, you should be aware of the risk of mortgage wire fraud. How the Scam Works Mortgage wire fraud is a complex scheme that’s carried out over a period of time. Someone can use a phishing email to gain access…

Should You Update Your House Before You Sell? Ask a Real Estate Professional. [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Selling Myths | November 18, 2022
Should You Update Your House Before You Sell? Ask a Real Estate Professional. [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights You may be wondering what needs to be renovated before you sell your house. In today’s shifting market, making your house appealing is more important than ever. That’s why it’s essential to lean on a real estate professional who has in-depth knowledge of today’s housing market. They know what buyers are looking for and how to highlight any…

More People Are Finding the Benefits of Multigenerational Households Today
Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, Gen Z, Generation X, Millennials | November 17, 2022
More People Are Finding the Benefits of Multigenerational Households Today

If you’re thinking of buying a home and living with siblings, parents, or grandparents, then multigenerational living may be for you. The Pew Research Center defines a multigenerational household as a home with two or more adult generations. And the number of individuals choosing multigenerational living has increased over the past 50 years. As you consider this option for your…

Top Questions About Selling Your Home This Winter
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates | November 16, 2022
Top Questions About Selling Your Home This Winter

There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season, and that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them – so you can make a confident decision. 1. Should I…