Category: Housing Market Updates

Why a Wave of Foreclosures Is Not on the Way
Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Short Sales | November 4, 2021
Why a Wave of Foreclosures Is Not on the Way

With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, about 9.3 million households lost their homes to…

Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | November 3, 2021
Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022

Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the lowest point ever recorded, and they’ve hovered in the historic-low territory. But even over the past few weeks, rates…

Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | November 2, 2021
Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market

With mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to find a home before the end of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), puts it best, saying: “Housing demand remains strong as buyers likely want to secure a home before mortgage rates increase even…

Housing Challenge or Housing Opportunity? It Depends.
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing | October 28, 2021
Housing Challenge or Housing Opportunity? It Depends.

The biggest challenge in real estate today is the lack of available homes for sale. The low housing supply has caused homes throughout the country to appreciate at a much faster rate than what we’ve experienced historically. There are many reasons for the limited number of homes on the market, but as you can see in the graph below, we’re…

Does Your House Have What Buyers Want?
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates | October 28, 2021
Does Your House Have What Buyers Want?

The rise in remote work is changing what many Americans want in their homes. Many companies are choosing to delay reopening or go remote full-time, and today’s buyers are looking for homes with more space to support their work needs. As a seller, if you no longer need the extra room you have in your home, rest assured there are…