To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still histor...
The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply:
“Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory his...
No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about owning a home that never change—like the personal benefits it can provide. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of attachment because of the comfort it gives and...
Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the lo...
Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face w...
"Fear Kill more dreams than failure ever will."
Don't let fear stop you from going after what you want. Failure is the worst that can happen, but what if you succeed?! You'll never know unless you try.
If you are scared about the home buy...
Fun Fact!
According to the National Association of REALTORS® first-time home buyers represented 31% of buyers in December 2022.
This is about the same as one year ago. The right home won't stop our first-time home buyers.
Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor...
Home equity has been a hot topic in real estate news lately. And if you’ve been following along, you may have heard there’s a growing number of homeowners with negative equity. But don’t let those headlines scare you.
In truth, the hea...
Tips to Reach Your Homebuying Goals in 2023
If buying a home is one of your goals in 2023, here are a few things to focus on:
✅Work on Your Credit
Your credit score impacts your mortgage rate and future home loan. Monitor your credit t...