An Expert Gives You Clarity in Today’s Housing Market

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths / By Tatiana Janes

The housing market has been going through shifts lately.

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Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy / By Tatiana Janes

Some Highlights

If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, there are a few things you should consider.
Homeownership can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, builds your wealth, and serves as a hedge against inflation.

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4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

Are you planning to buy a home this spring?

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Could a Multigenerational Home Be the Right Fit for You?

Baby Boomers, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones.

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Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on.

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What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if now’s the right time to buy or if you should hold off on your search until rates come back down.

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One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac:

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How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers / By Tatiana Janes

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable.

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A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers / By Tatiana Janes

Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says:

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The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates / By Tatiana Janes

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:

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