Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run
Today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices might make you question if now is the right time to buy a home. While market trends are important, it’s crucial to look at the bigger picture: the [...]
What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now
In recent years, many homeowners have postponed selling their homes to avoid taking on a higher mortgage rate for their next property. If you’re thinking along the same lines, you’re not alone—it’s a common concern [...]
Seattle Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are
If you've come across recent headlines about home sellers reducing prices, it's a prime example of how news can create more fear than understanding. Here's the real situation with home prices. The bottom line is [...]
The Biggest Mistakes Seattle Buyers Are Making Today
Buyers face challenges in any market, and today’s is no different. Higher mortgage rates, rising prices, and a limited supply of homes for sale add complexity to the homebuying process. However, one way to avoid [...]
Newly Built Seattle Homes Could Be a Game Changer This Spring
Thinking of purchasing a home this spring? With today's affordability challenges and limited inventory, finding the right home can be daunting. However, there's a solution that addresses both issues. Struggling to find your dream home amidst rising [...]
What’s the Latest with Seattle Mortgage Rates?
Recent headlines spark curiosity about the future of mortgage rates. Speculations suggested impending cuts by the Federal Reserve (the Fed) this year, potentially lowering rates. Although the Fed's decisions regarding the Fed Funds Rate don't directly dictate [...]
Don’t Let the Latest Seattle Home Price Headlines Confuse You
While you might be concerned about declining home prices based on news reports, it's important to note that headlines often provide an incomplete perspective. Examining the national data for 2023 reveals that home prices experienced overall positive growth [...]
Seattle Houses Are Still Selling Fast
Are you contemplating selling your house? If yes, here's some promising news. Though the housing market isn't as hyperactive as during the ‘unicorn’ years, where homes sold rapidly, they're still moving faster than the [...]
Experts Project Seattle Home Prices Will Increase in 2024
Despite the national trend of increasing home prices, a significant portion of individuals remain concerned about a potential downturn. According to a recent survey conducted by Fannie Mae, 24% of respondents anticipate a decline in home [...]
2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers
If you've delayed selling your home to relocate due to concerns about high mortgage rates, the recent significant decline is encouraging news. Mortgage rates have steadily decreased since October, reaching below 7% for over a month now. [...]
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power
If you're considering buying a home, understanding how mortgage rates influence your affordability and monthly payments is crucial. Fortunately, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have notably decreased since the end of October and are presently below 7%, [...]
Thinking About Buying a Home in Seattle? Ask Yourself These Questions
If you're considering buying a home this year, you're likely closely monitoring the housing market through various channels, including the news, social media, discussions with your real estate agent, and conversations with friends and family. Home [...]