Recent news headlines discuss the rise in foreclosures in today's housing market, which may have caused uncertainty among those considering buying a home. Understanding the context of these reports is crucial to grasp the truth [...]
If you keep a close eye on mortgage rates because you understand their influence on your borrowing expenses, you might be curious about their future trajectory. Unfortunately, predicting mortgage rates is notoriously challenging. However, one historically [...]
Today's news may leave you feeling uncertain about home prices and fearing the possibility of worse times ahead. The reason behind this unease is that current headlines are creating an unnecessarily negative outlook. However, if we [...]
If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative [...]
When it comes to selling your house, you want three things: to sell it for the most money you can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tomorrow, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report, which may cause confusion and lead to some troubling headlines due to its focus on median sales prices, as opposed [...]
Today's headlines may make you feel uncertain about home prices and worry if the worst is yet to come, but the latest data paints a much more positive picture. National home prices are still rising [...]
Downsizing has long been a popular option when homeowners reach retirement age. But there are plenty of other life changes that could make downsizing worthwhile. Homeowners who have experienced a change in their lives or [...]
Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. As a result, homes that are priced accurately are selling quickly and gaining the most attention from buyers. If you plan on selling your house [...]
