Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Want to know what experts say will happen in the rest of 2023? Home prices are already appreciating again in many areas. The average of the expert forecasts shows positive price growth. Where mortgage rates go for the rest of the year will depend on inflation. Based on historical trends, rates are likely to ease [...]
Podcast: Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations
Listen in as Caz Bielen interviews Joe Peters as to the current state of our local real estate market. You can watch this interview here. Don't forget to check out our latest market reports!
Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXO8frh8ykQ You can listen to the podcast of this interview here. Don't forget to check out our latest market reports!
Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market. Housing inventory is still very low, prices are climbing back up, and homes are selling fast when priced right. If you want more information about our local area and what the trends mean for your plans [...]
Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008
If 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 buying a home. It’s important to understand the context of [...]
Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Wondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation, buying a home helps you keep your monthly housing expense steady. Rents typically increase with inflation. Maybe that’s why, according to a recent survey, 65.1% of landlords say they plan [...]
How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. Over time, homeownership allows you to build equity. On average, nationwide home prices appreciated by 290.2% over the last 32 years. That means your net worth can grow significantly in the long term when you own a home. [...]
The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling
If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm. Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed [...]
Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home. Energy prices have increased over the last year, so look for energy-efficient features in your home search. If you’re looking to buy a home this year, let’s connect so you have a partner [...]
The housing affordability index is showing signs of improvement…
There are three different elements that go into the housing affordability index... Don't forget to check out our latest market reports!
Here’s Why the Housing Market Isn’t Going To Crash [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Today’s housing market is different than it was in 2008. Lending standards have tightened, foreclosures have declined, home inventory is much lower, and homeowners have far more equity. If you’re concerned about a crash, connect with a local real estate professional to discuss why this isn’t like last time. Don't forget to check [...]
Interest rates take the elevator when they are going up and the stairs when they are going down…
Understand what is happening with interest rates and how it affects if you should be buying or selling. Don't forget to check out our latest market reports!