Category: Move-Up Buyers

Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers | December 19, 2022
Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains it well by saying:…

Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.
Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Senior Market | December 15, 2022
Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.

If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and finding a home that more closely fits your needs. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. Here are a few things to think about…

You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers | December 14, 2022
You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today

Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those two factors combined mean you may see less competition from other buyers. And with less…

Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | December 8, 2022
Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future

There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. As Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), explains: “The desire for homeownership is strong. Many prospective buyers are waiting…

Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers | December 7, 2022
Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today

There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought about buying but have sidelined their search due to rising mortgage rates. Buying…