Posts Tagged ‘Homebuyer’
What Experts Say Will Happen with Home Prices Next Year
Kevin Brierton – 9.22.2022 Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts. As they do, most agree homes will continue to gain value, just at a slower pace. Over the past couple of years, home prices have risen at an unsustainable rate, leaving many to wonder how long it would last. If you’re asking yourself: what’s…
Read MoreTop Reasons Homeowners Are Selling Their Houses Right Now
Kevin Brierton – 9.21.2022 Some people believe there’s a group of homeowners who may be reluctant to sell their houses because they don’t want to lose the historically low mortgage rate they have on their current home. You may even have the same hesitation if you’re thinking about selling your house. Data shows 51% of homeowners have a mortgage rate…
Read MoreWatching the Stock Market? Check the Value of Your Home for Good News.
Kevin Brierton – 9.20.2022 While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. And that increase in…
Read MoreWill My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?
Kevin Brierton – 9.19.2022 If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared, it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. Buyer Demand Then and Now During the pandemic, mortgage…
Read MoreBuyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market
Kevin Brierton – 9.15.2022 If you’re thinking about buying a home today, there’s welcome news. Even though it’s still a sellers’ market, it’s a more moderate sellers’ market than last year. And the days of feeling like you may need to waive contingencies or pay drastically over asking price to get your offer considered may be…
Read MoreIs the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?
Kevin Brierton – 9.14.2022 The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things just slowing down, or is…
Read MoreThree Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market
Kevin Brierton – 9.13.2022 It’s clear the 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it’s also become more costly to purchase a home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose to $1,944 from $1,265, an increase of 53.7%.†If…
Read MoreGetting Your House Ready To Sell? Work with an Agent for Expert Advice
Kevin Brierton – 9.12.2022 In a market that’s shifting as fast as it is today, many homeowners wonder what, if anything, needs to be renovated before they sell their house. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in. They can help you think through today’s market conditions and how they impact what you should – and shouldn’t…
Read MoreShould I Sell My House This Year?
Kevin Brierton – 9.8.2022 There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season as buyer demand slows and the number of homes for sale grows. But that shift actually gives you some unique benefits when you sell. Here’s a look at the key opportunities you have if you list your house this fall. Opportunity #1: You…
Read MoreExpert Forecasts on Mortgage Rates
Kevin Brierton – 9.7.2022 If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching what’s happened with mortgage rates over the past year. It’s true they’ve risen dramatically, but where will they go from here, especially as the market continues to slow? As you think about your homeownership goals and decide if now’s…
Read MoreHow Owning a Home Builds Your Net Worth
Kevin Brierton – 9.6.2022 Owning a home is a major financial milestone and an achievement to take pride in. One major reason: the equity you build as a homeowner gives your net worth a big boost. And with high inflation right now, the link between owning your home and building your wealth is especially important. If you’re looking to increase…
Read MoreNew Homes May Have the Incentives You’re Looking for Today
Kevin Brierton – 9.1.2022 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year, builders are on pace to complete more than a million new homes in this country. If you’ve had trouble finding a home to buy over the past year, it may be time to work with your trusted agent to consider a new build and the incentives…
Read MoreBuyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease
Kevin Brierton – 8.31.2022 One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic – and it drove home prices up. If…
Read MoreWhat’s Actually Happening with Home Prices Today?
Kevin Brierton – 8.30.2022 One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture. Part…
Read MoreA Trusted Real Estate Advisor Provides Expert Advice
Kevin Brierton – 8.29.2022 If you’re a homeowner or are planning to become one soon, you’re probably looking for clear information about today’s housing market. And if you’ve turned to the news or even just read headlines recently, you might feel like you’re left with more questions than answers. The best way to make sure you get what…
Read MoreWhy You May Want To Start Your Home Search Today
Kevin Brierton – 8.25.2022 If you’re thinking about buying a home, you likely have a lot of factors on your mind. You’re weighing your own needs against higher mortgage rates, today’s home prices, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. While some buyers may wait things out, there’s a reason…
Read MoreWhy Today’s Housing Inventory Proves the Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash
Kevin Brierton – 8.24.2022 Whether or not you owned a home in 2008, you likely remember the housing crash that took place back then. And news about an economic slowdown happening today may bring all those concerns back to the surface. While those feelings are understandable, data can help reassure you the situation today is nothing like…
Read MoreWhat Sellers Need To Know in Today’s Housing Market
Kevin Brierton – 8.23.2022 If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may have heard about the housing market slowing down in recent months. While it’s still a sellers’ market, the peak frenzy the market saw over the past two years has cooled some. If you’re asking yourself if you’ve missed your chance to sell your…
Read More3 Tips for Buying a Home Today
Kevin Brierton – 8.22.2022 If you put off your home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider picking it back up based on today’s housing market conditions. Recent data shows the supply of homes for sale is increasing, giving buyers like you additional options. But it’s important to keep in…
Read MorePlanning To Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goal.
Kevin Brierton – 8.18.2022 Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you’re not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) shows 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the typical retirement age (65) every day, and only 47% of the…
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