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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…
How Will Rising Interest Rates Impact Home Values?
INTEREST RATES ARE ON THE RISE:HERE’S HOW HOMEÂ PRICES MAY BE IMPACTED WHY ARE INTEREST RATES GOING UP? The Fed recently decided to reverse its pandemic-era stimulus programs, causing mortgage rates to jump by over 2% since the beginning of this year. Rates may continue to drift higher in the months ahead because inflation is at…
Should I Buy a Home Right Now?
Kevin Brierton – 7.13.2022 If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you likely have one question on the top of your mind: should I buy right now, or should I wait? While no one can answer that question for you, here’s some information that could help you make your decision. The Future of Home Price Appreciation Each…
Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
Kevin Brierton – 7.12.2022 The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the…
The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers
Kevin Brierton – 7.11.2022 Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome news. Freddie Mac reports that the average 30-year rate was down…
What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?
Kevin Brierton – 7.7.2022 According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so, they’d use their tools and influence to slow down the economy. All…
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