Category: Housing Market Updates

Why Today's Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008
Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates | April 27, 2023
Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. According to a recent report from ATTOM, a property data provider, foreclosure…

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | April 26, 2023
The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a combination of mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Considering how each…

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing | April 25, 2023
What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone in your position right now. Here’s what industry experts are saying…

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | April 17, 2023
Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something in the news or on social media about a price crash on the horizon. As a result, you may…

Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths | April 13, 2023
Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.

Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. While it’s still a sellers’ market, homes that are priced right are selling, and they get the most attention from buyers right now. If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, it’s important to lean on your expert real estate advisor when it comes to setting a list…