Category: Housing Market Updates

Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers | September 13, 2022
Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market

It’s clear the 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it’s also become more costly to purchase a home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose to $1,944 from $1,265, an increase of 53.7%.” If you’re thinking of buying a home…

Expert Forecasts on Mortgage Rates
Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates | September 7, 2022
Expert Forecasts on Mortgage Rates

If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching what’s happened with mortgage rates over the past year. It’s true they’ve risen dramatically, but where will they go from here, especially as the market continues to slow? As you think about your homeownership goals and decide if now’s the time to make your move, the best…

Here’s Why It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Selling Myths | September 2, 2022
Here’s Why It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights While buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown in recent months, it’s still a sellers’ market because inventory is low. The latest data shows sellers continue to benefit from serious buyers and competitive offers. In July, the average home received 2.8 offers and 39% sold over the asking price. You haven’t missed your opportunity to sell….

New Homes May Have the Incentives You’re Looking for Today
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction | September 1, 2022
New Homes May Have the Incentives You’re Looking for Today

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year, builders are on pace to complete more than a million new homes in this country. If you’ve had trouble finding a home to buy over the past year, it may be time to work with your trusted agent to consider a new build and the incentives that come with it. Here’s why….

Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers | August 31, 2022
Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease

One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic – and it drove home prices up. If you tried to buy a house over…