If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social [...]
People should consider the long-term benefits of homeownership when deciding whether to buy a home this year, despite the higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures and fears of a potential recession. 70% of respondents in a recent Fannie [...]
You can challenge yourself to sell your house on your own, but it is important to be aware of the potential difficulties that may arise without the assistance of a real estate agent. The National [...]
Know your credit score when considering buying a home: it affects lenders' assessments of ability to make payments and determines designed mortgages rates. An article from Bankrate explains:  “Your credit score is one of the most [...]
Buying or selling a house impacts not only your life, but also your community. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report every year to show how much economic activity is generated by home [...]
Consider selling your house now if something in your life has changed. While mortgage rates can affect the affordability of your next home, don't lose sight of why you want to make a change. Mortgage [...]
Media coverage of home prices can be confusing because of the type of data used and the attention drawn to it. Comparing home prices over different time periods uses two different methods: year-over-year (Y-O-Y) and [...]
During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts: Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at [...]
As a first-time homebuyer, you can bring your vision to life, however, factors such as those highlighted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) can make it more challenging: “Since 2011, the share of first-time [...]
Comparing real estate metrics between different years can be difficult in a typical housing market due to fluctuations in the market which can make the comparison less meaningful or reliable. Unexpected events can drastically influence [...]
Decide now if selling your house is the right move for you; with only a limited number of homes available right now, you have an advantage - you'll experience more buyer interest due to there [...]
Inflation has caused prices to rise for groceries, gas, and rent, while also creating uncertainty of a possible recession, making people wonder if it's still worthwhile to purchase a home. Despite the current climate, buying [...]
