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Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
Thursday May 8th, 2025 Mortgage Rates, Forecasts From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is really the right time to move. There is one place you can turn to for answers you want the most. And that’s the experts.…
Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others
Wednesday May 7th, 2025 For Sellers, Selling Tips As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As Redfin says: “. . . today’s housing market has been topsy-turvy since the pandemic. Low inventory (though rising) and high prices have created a strange…
Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t
Tuesday May 6th, 2025 Home Prices, Economy With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you’ve been watching your 401(k) or investments lately, chances are you’ve felt that pit in your stomach. One day it’s up. The next day, it’s not. And that may make…
The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked
May 5th, 2025 Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the idea that you have to put 20% down can feel like a major roadblock. But that’s actually a common misconception. Here’s the truth. Do You Really Have To Put 20% Down When…
What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market
What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market Thursday May 1st, 2025 For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Economy Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering what it means for the value of their home – and…
A Tale of Two Housing Markets
A Tale of Two Housing Markets Wednesday April 30th, 2025 For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more…
Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign
Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign Tuesday April 29th, 2025 Foreclosures, Economy When it feels like the cost of just about everything is rising, it’s only natural to wonder what that means for the housing market. Some people are even questioning whether more homeowners will struggle to make their mortgage payments, ultimately leading to…
Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again
It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just weren’t great. Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing all over. That made it really hard to find a home you loved –…
Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity
Thursday April 17th, 2025 If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make. Why? Because, like anything in life, the right prep work makes things clearer. The best time to get serious…
Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash? Read This First
Lately, it feels like a lot of people have been asking the same question: “Is the housing market about to crash?” If you’ve been scrolling through social media or watching the news, you might have seen some pretty scary headlines yourself. That’s why it’s no surprise that, according to data from Clever Real Estate, 70% of Americans are…
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