The Role of Access in Selling Your House

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths / By Tatiana Janes

Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house and have hired a real estate agent to help, they’ll ask how much access to your home you want to give potential buyers.

What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023

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

Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic.

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Here’s Why the Housing Market Isn’t Going To Crash [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Pricing / By Tatiana Janes

Some Highlights

Today’s housing market is different than it was in 2008.
Lending standards have tightened, foreclosures have declined, home inventory is much lower, and homeowners have far more equity.

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2 Things Sellers Need To Know This Spring

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths / By Tatiana Janes

A lot has changed over the past year, and you might be wondering what’s in store for the spring housing market.

Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners

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

Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s what it means for you, even as the market moderates.

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.

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:

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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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:

Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths / By Tatiana Janes

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 historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while, that’s a sign it may not be hitting the mark for potential buyers. But here’s the thing. Right now, homes that are updated and priced at market value are still selling fast.