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- Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market. This may have left you with some uncertainty, especially if you’re considering…
- Owning Your Home Helps You Build WealthYou may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment…
- Explaining Today’s Mortgage RatesIf you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously…
- Home Prices Are ReboundingIf you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. If we…
- Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights
- Renting or Selling Your House: What’s the Best Move?If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re…
- Momentum Is Building for New Home ConstructionIf you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you’re having trouble…
- The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights
- Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More TodayWhen it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. And, to help offset the higher borrowing costs…
- Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You’re not alone, but there’s some good news that may ease your worries. New home construction is up and is…
- Why Homeownership Wins in the Long RunToday’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession 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…
- Tips for Managing Documentation When Buying or Selling a Home(Article written by Charlotte Meier. For more tips, go to homesafetyhub.org) Buying or selling a home can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to the endless paperwork involved. The pile of property inspections, contracts, and closing…
- Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights
- Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract BuyersAre you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficiency and eco-friendly features today. This is especially true as summer officially kicks off. In fact, the 2023 Realtors and…
- Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s MarketThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly report provides information on the sales volume and price trend for previously owned homes. In the upcoming…
- Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.If you’re planning to buy your first home, then you’re probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One of the expenses that may be at the top of your mind is your down payment. If you’re intimidated by how…
- How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights
- Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your CommunityIf you’re thinking about buying or selling a house, it’s important to know that it doesn’t just affect your life, but also your community. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report every year to show how much economic…
- A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low EquityYou may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. What’s important to understand is that equity is tied closely to home values. So, when home prices appreciate, you can expect equity to grow. And when home prices…
- Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage RatesIf you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are it’s because something in your life has changed. And, while things like mortgage rates are a key part of your decision on what you’ll buy next, it’s important to not lose…
- Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they’re choosing to draw attention to. For home prices, there are two different methods used to…
- This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our LifetimeWhen you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime, if not the strongest housing market of our…
- The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So HighToday’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you’re thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself…
- Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term InvestmentWith all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was voted…
- Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After AllDuring the fourthquarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts: Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of…
- Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights
- The True Value of HomeownershipBuying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership…
- Keys to Success for First-Time HomebuyersBuying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR)…
- Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped OffComparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a…
- Moving Now Can Give Your House Its Day in the Sun [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights
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