What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?
Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual to show [...]
It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen. Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. There’s a reason why 72% of people believe it’s a good time to sell. Don’t miss out [...]
The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner
Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, you may want to make it a priority to start the process soon. According to realtor.com, the sweet spot for sellers is just around the corner. In a recent study, experts analyzed housing market trends by looking at data [...]
A Key To Building Wealth Is Homeownership
The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today as inflation rises. But many people may not realize just how much owning a home contributes to your overall net worth. As Leslie Rouda Smith, President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: “Homeownership is rewarding in so many [...]
Houses that used to take 4 to 6 months to sell are now selling in 4 to 6 days
Find out what is causing this tremendous change in the real estate market. Don't forget to check out our latest market reports!
The Many Benefits of Homeownership
The past two years have taught us the true value of homeownership, especially the stability and the feeling of accomplishment it can provide. But homeownership has so much more to offer. Here’s a look at a few of the non-financial and financial benefits of owning a [...]
Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house this spring, here are some things you’ll want to tackle before you list. Spend your time on tasks that make it feel inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. To determine the full list of [...]
How Can You Move To The Front Of The Line At An Open House?
, This is the first part of this series. You can find the other two parts here: Part 2: We finally found the house that we want and I want to make sure my offer is considered. Part 3: We got our offer [...]
We finally found the house that we want and we want to make sure my offer is considered?
, This is the second part of this series. You can find the other two parts here: Part 1: How Can You Move To The Front Of The Line At An Open House? Part 3: We got our offer accepted, what's next? [...]
We got our offer accepted, what’s next?
This is the third part of this series. You can find the other two parts here: Part 1: How Can You Move To The Front Of The Line At An Open House? Part 2: We finally found the house that we want and [...]
This Spring Presents Sellers with a Golden Opportunity
If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, you’ll want to balance getting the most out of the sale of your current home and making the best investment when you buy your next one. If that’s the case, you should know – you [...]
Key Terms for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Knowing key housing terms and how they relate to today’s market is important. For example, when mortgage rates and home prices rise, it impacts how much home you can afford. Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a home’s value) and the inspection contingency (which gives buyers essential information on a home’s [...]