Category: Housing Market Updates

The Long-Term Benefit of Homeownership
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | October 5, 2022
The Long-Term Benefit of Homeownership

Today’s cooling housing market, the rise in mortgage rates, and mounting economic concerns have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to factor the long-term benefits of homeownership into your decision. Consider this: if you know people who bought a home 5, 10, or…

The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers | October 4, 2022
The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down

Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans. The Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates As mortgage rates rise, they impact your purchasing power…

Why You Should Consider Condos as Part of Your Home Search
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates | September 28, 2022
Why You Should Consider Condos as Part of Your Home Search

The historically low inventory over the past few years led to challenges for many buyers trying to find a home that met their needs and their budget. If you’re in the same boat, you should know the recent shift in the housing market may have opened up doors for you to restart your search. The inventory of homes for sale…

How an Expert Can Help You Understand Inflation & Mortgage Rates
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates | September 27, 2022
How an Expert Can Help You Understand Inflation & Mortgage Rates

If you’re following today’s housing market, you know two of the top issues consumers face are inflation and mortgage rates. Let’s take a look at each one. Inflation and the Housing Market This year, inflation reached a high not seen in forty years. For the average consumer, you probably felt the pinch at the gas pump and in the grocery store….

The True Strength of Homeowners Today
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates | September 26, 2022
The True Strength of Homeowners Today

The real estate market is on just about everyone’s mind these days. That’s because the unsustainable market of the past two years is behind us, and the difference is being felt. The question now is, just how financially strong are homeowners throughout the country? Mortgage debt grew beyond 10 trillion dollars over the past year, and many called that a…