3 Tips for Buying a Home Today

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing / By Tatiana Janes

If you put off your home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider picking it back up based on today’s housing market conditions. Recent data shows the supply of homes for sale is increasing, giving buyers like you additional options. But it’s important to keep in mind that […]

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Why a Home Inspection Is Important [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths, For Buyers, Infographics / By Tatiana Janes

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If you’re buying a home, here’s what you should know about your home inspection and why it’s so important.
A home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase so you can avoid costly surprises down the road.
Let’s connect so you have an expert on your side to guide you through the process.

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Experts Increase 2022 Home Price Projections

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing / By Tatiana Janes

If you’re wondering if home prices are going to come down due to the cooldown in the housing market or a potential recession, here’s what you need to know. Not only are experts forecasting home prices will continue to appreciate nationwide this year, but most of them also actually increased their projections for home price […]

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What Would a Recession Mean for the Housing Market?

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

According to a recent survey from the Wall Street Journal, the percentage of economists who believe we’ll see a recession in the next 12 months is growing. When surveyed in July 2021, only 12% of economists consulted thought there’d be a recession by now. But this July, when polled, 49% believe we will see a […]

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The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Rent vs. Buy / By Tatiana Janes

The desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according to the Census, the U.S. homeownership rate is on the rise. To illustrate the increase, the graph below shows the homeownership rate over the last year: That data shows more than half of the U.S. population live in a home they own, […]

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Why Experts Say the Housing Market Won’t Crash [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics / By Tatiana Janes

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Many people remember the housing crash in 2008, but experts say today’s market is fundamentally different in many ways.
First, there isn’t an oversupply of homes for sale today. Plus, lending standards are much tighter, and homeowners have record levels of equity. That means signs say there won’t be a wave of foreclosures like the last time.
If you have questions about the housing market, let’s connect.

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What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for Home Prices?

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing / By Tatiana Janes

Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, you probably want to know: will home prices fall this year? Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and why this matters for your homeownership goals. Last Year’s Rapid Home Price Growth Wasn’t the Norm In 2021, home prices appreciated quickly. […]

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Is the Shifting Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers?

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

If you tried to buy a home during the pandemic, you know the limited supply of homes for sale was a considerable challenge. It created intense bidding wars which drove home prices up as buyers competed with one another to be the winning offer. But what was once your greatest challenge may now be your […]

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Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2022 [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

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The housing market is shifting away from the intensity of the past two years. Here’s what experts project for the remainder of 2022.
Home prices are forecast to rise more moderately than last year. Mortgage rates will respond to inflation, and home sales will be more in line with pre-pandemic years.
Let’s connect so you can make your best move this year.

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Buying a Home May Make More Financial Sense Than Renting One

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy / By Tatiana Janes

If rising home prices leave you wondering if it makes more sense to rent or buy a home in today’s housing market, consider this. It’s not just home prices that have risen in recent years – rental prices have skyrocketed as well. As a recent article from realtor.com says: “The median rent across the 50 largest […]

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