Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices
According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way? It has a lot to do with all the negative talk about home prices over the past year. Since late 2022, the media has created
Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?
Navigating the Current Mortgage Rate Landscape Recently, mortgage rates have been on the rise, attracting significant attention from the media. If you've been keeping an eye on the headlines, you've likely noticed that rates have reached their highest point in over two decades (as depicted in the gr
This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our Lifetime
When analyzing the present data, one standout aspect is the remarkable strength of the housing market. It is evident that this housing market is one of the most robust and stable in our lifetime, if not the strongest. Let's examine two key factors that support this assertion. 1. Current Mortgage Rat
Reduce Moving Costs With These 4 Tips
Moving can be expensive, whether you’re headed a few miles away or across the country. There are the costs to rent a truck, purchase packing supplies and possibly hire professional movers — all of which may be more expensive now because of inflation. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce your costs
What to Know About the Housing Market
Anyone who lived through the 2008 recession and subsequent housing market crash is likely feeling a little worried. After all, home prices have risen quite a bit in the past few years, and inflation is at a 40-year high. But does that mean we’ll find ourselves in a situation similar to the late 2000
Pending-Home Sales Skyrocket in August
According to the National Association of Realtors, pending-home sales have climbed 8.8% between July and August of this year. The Pending Home Sales Index, the barometer of future sales based on contract signings, has ascended to a whopping 132.9, the year’s highest point yet. The optimization in pe