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How the Fed Rate Hikes Impact You
FOUR WAYS THE FEDÂ RATE HIKES MAY IMPACT YOU The Federal Reserve increased short-term interest rates (known as the Federal Funds Rate) by 0.75% on July 27. This means the Fed Funds rate is currently 2.5%. The Prime Rate is based on the Fed Funds rate. The Prime Rate is set by large banks and is often…
A Real Estate Professional Helps You Separate Fact from Fiction
Kevin Brierton – 7.28.2022 If you’re following the news, chances are you’ve seen or heard some headlines about the housing market that don’t give the full picture. The real estate market is shifting, and when that happens, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in.…
Want To Buy a Home? Now May Be the Time.
Kevin Brierton – 7.27.2022 There are more homes for sale today than at any time last year. So, if you tried to buy a home last year and were outbid or out priced, now may be your opportunity. The number of homes for sale in the U.S. has been growing over the past four months as rising mortgage rates help slow…
A Window of Opportunity for Homebuyers
Kevin Brierton – 7.26.2022 Mortgage rates are much higher today than they were at the beginning of the year, and that’s had a clear impact on the housing market. As a result, the market is seeing a shift back toward the range of pre-pandemic levels for buyer demand and home sales. But the transition back toward…
What’s Causing Ongoing Home Price Appreciation?
Kevin Brierton – 7.25.2022 If you’re thinking about making a move, you probably want to know what’s going to happen to home prices for the rest of the year. While experts say price growth will moderate due to the shifting market, ongoing appreciation is expected. That means home prices won’t fall. Here’s a look at two key reasons experts forecast…
Think Home Prices Are Going To Fall? Think Again
Kevin Brierton – 7.21.2022 Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, it’s also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall. It’s important to know the housing market isn’t a bubble about to burst, and home price growth is supported…
Should You Buy a Home with Inflation This High?
Kevin Brierton – 7.20.2022 While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still going up. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may also leave you wondering: should I still buy a home right now?…
Why Pre-Approval Is a Game Changer for Homebuyers
Kevin Brierton – 7.19.2022 If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you might have heard that pre-approval is a necessary step to take before starting out on your journey. But why is that? And is it still important in today’s shifting market? The truth is, getting a pre-approval letter from your lender is critical, and when…
Wondering Where You’ll Move if You Sell Your House Today?
Kevin Brierton – 7.18.2022 If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. That’s because today’s market is undergoing a shift, and the supply of homes for sale is increasing as a result. That…
Housing Experts Say This Isn’t a Bubble
Kevin Brierton – 7.14.2022 With so much talk about an economic slowdown, some people are asking if the housing market is heading for a crash like the one in 2008. To really understand what’s happening with real estate today, it’s important to lean on the experts for reliable information. Here’s why economists and industry experts say the housing market is…
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