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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Welcome to my Hunterdon County Market Report, where I draw on my extensive expertise to analyze the current dynamics of our local real estate market. In these monthly updates, I delve into the economic conditions and trends influencing our community’s property landscape. This report goes [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]