Debunking Scary Myths About Buying a Home
There are a number of scary myths about homebuying in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know. Prices are not expected to crash, it is possible to buy even with student loan debt, and there are programs that can help you save for [...]
Expert Forecasts for Mortgage Rates in 2025
What’s ahead for mortgage rates in 2025? Expert forecasts show they’re projected to come down over the next year. But it won’t be a straight line – you should expect some volatility. Even so, the overall trend is great news for your buying power. [...]
Why Buying Now Is Worth It
You may be torn between buying a home now or waiting. But don’t forget to factor in the equity you’ll gain as prices rise. Experts forecast prices will climb over the next 5 years – and based on those forecasts, you could gain about $90k [...]
Why a Condo Could Be Your Perfect First Home
If you’re looking to break into homeownership but the price of single-family homes has you second-guessing, you might want to consider a condominium (condo) or townhome. These types of homes often come with a lower barrier to entry – and that can help you [...]
Buying Beats Renting in These Top Cities
Based on a recent study, in 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment. Make sure you work with a pro who can help you crunch the numbers and see how your city stacks up. This [...]
Buyer Motivation Inman Graph
According to the latest data, the top reason homebuyers are on the move is to upgrade to a bigger or nicer home. The great news? With record home equity and mortgage rates trending down, moving up is more achievable than it was earlier this [...]
Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2024 Third Quarter Update
Mastering the Real Estate Game: Joe Peters Shares Insights/Cazual Conversations – 2024 Third Quarter Update Learn why Caz refers to Joe Peters of Coldwell Banker as Mr. Hyper-Local as Joe answers the tough questions about what is happening in our local real estate markets across [...]
The Top 3 Reasons Affordability Is Improving
Affordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. And today, it’s improving quickly as rates come down, prices level off, and wages climb. If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, let’s connect [...]
Mortgage Payments Fall Lower than Rent
According to a recent study from Zillow, Mortgage payments are lower than rent in 22 of the 50 largest U.S. metros. That’s a game changer if you’re thinking about owning a home. Let’s grab a calculator and connect to see if buying might be [...]
Buy Now, or Wait?
If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, [...]
4 Signs Your House Is Overpriced
You want your house to sell quickly and for top dollar. However, pricing it too high can seriously jeopardize those goals. So, once your house is listed, watch out for these 4 signs that it's overpriced. And if any of these are happening to you, [...]
Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Your Buying Power
Mortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line. As rates drop, your monthly payment on your next home does too. Even a small change in mortgage rates can have a big impact on your purchasing power. If you put [...]