Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble

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

You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and expert opinions tell a different story. A recent survey from Pulsenomics asked over one hundred housing market experts and real estate economists if they believe the housing market is in […]

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The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year

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

If you own a home, your net worth likely just got a big boost thanks to rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And today, based on recent home price appreciation, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – here’s how […]

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Why Achieving the Dream of Homeownership Can Be More Difficult for Some Americans

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

Today we take time to honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. When it comes to real estate specifically, equitable access to housing has come a long way, but the path to homeownership is still steeper for households of color. The Gap in Homeownership Rate in America It’s a more challenging […]

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More Listings Are Coming onto the Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

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Worried you won’t be able to find your next home after you sell? You should know data from realtor.com shows more listings are coming onto the market each month this year.
Having additional options can make the search for your next home. But inventory is still low overall, which means your house should still stand out when you sell.
If your biggest question is where you’ll go if you sell, take this as encouraging news. Let’s connect to start the process today.

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Home Price Deceleration Doesn’t Mean Home Price Depreciation

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

Experts in the real estate industry use a number of terms when they talk about what’s happening with home prices. And some of those words sound a bit similar but mean very different things. To help clarify what’s happening with home prices and where experts say they’re going, here’s a look at a few terms […]

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Is the Housing Market Correcting?

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

If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s what you need to know. The housing market is moderating compared to the last two years, but what everyone needs […]

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More Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment Than Ever Before

For Buyers, Housing Market Updates / By Tatiana Janes

Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. That’s according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans selected it than ever before. The graph below shows the results of the survey […]

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Why the Growing Number of Homes for Sale Is Good for Your Move Up

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

Are you thinking about selling your current home? If so, the biggest question on your mind may be: if I sell now, where will I go? If this resonates with you, there’s something you should know. The number of homes coming onto the market is increasing and that could make it easier for you to […]

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History Proves Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

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It’s important to understand history proves an economic slowdown does not equal a housing crisis.
In 4 of the last 6 recessions, home prices actually appreciated. Home prices only fell twice – minimally in the early 90s and then by nearly 20% during the housing crash in 2008.
If you have questions, let’s connect to discuss why today’s housing market is nothing like 2008.

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Why Home Loans Today Aren’t What They Were in the Past

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

In today’s housing market, many are beginning to wonder if we’re returning to the riskier lending habits and borrowing options that led to the housing crash 15 years ago. Let’s ease those concerns. Several times a year, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) releases an index titled the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI). According to their […]

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