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Why a Home Inspection Is Important [INFOGRAPHIC]

Why a Home Inspection Is Important [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Some Highlights If you’re buying a home, here’s what you should know about your home inspection and why it’s so important. A home inspection is a crucial step in the home buying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase so you can avoid costly surprises down the road. Let’s connect so you have Continue Reading

Experts Increase 2022 Home Price Projections

Experts Increase 2022 Home Price Projections

  If you’re wondering if home prices are going to come down due to the cooldown in the housing market or a potential recession, here’s what you need to know. Not only are experts forecasting home prices will continue to appreciate nationwide this year, but most of them also actually increased their projections for home price appreciation from their original Continue Reading

What Would a Recession Mean for the Housing Market?

What a Recession Means for the Housing Market?

  According to a recent survey from the Wall Street Journal, the percentage of economists who believe we’ll see a recession in the next 12 months is growing. When surveyed in July 2021, only 12% of economists consulted thought there’d be a recession by now. But this July, when polled, 49% believe we will see a recession in the coming 12 months. And as more recession Continue Reading

U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing

The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing

  The desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according to the Census, the U.S. homeownership rate is on the rise. To illustrate the increase, the graph below shows the homeownership rate over the last year: That data shows more than half of the U.S. population live in a home they own, and the percentage is growing with time. If you’re thinking Continue Reading

Why Experts Say the Housing Market Won’t Crash [INFOGRAPHIC]

Why Experts Say the Housing Market Won’t Crash [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Key Takeaways Many people remember the housing crash in 2008, but experts say today’s market is fundamentally different in many ways. First, there isn’t an oversupply of homes for sale today. Plus, lending standards are much tighter, and homeowners have record levels of equity. That means signs say there won’t be a wave Continue Reading

Asking Price Matters More Now Than Ever

Asking Price Matters More Now Than Ever

  Undoubtedly, the housing market is slowing from the frenzy we witnessed over the past two years. But what does that mean for you if you’re considering selling your house? While home prices are still appreciating in most markets, and experts say that will continue, they’re climbing slower because rising mortgage rates create less buyer demand. Because of this, there Continue Reading

What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for Home Prices

What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for Home Prices?

  Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, you probably want to know: will home prices fall this year? Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and why this matters for your homeownership goals. Last Year’s Rapid Home Price Growth Wasn’t the Norm. In 2021, home prices appreciated quickly. One Continue Reading

Shifting Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers

Shifting Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers?

  If you tried to buy a home during the pandemic, you know the limited supply of homes for sale was a considerable challenge. It created intense bidding wars, which drove home prices up as buyers competed with one another to be the winning offer. But what was once your greatest challenge may now be your greatest opportunity. Today, data shows buyer demand is Continue Reading

Why the Forbearance Program Changed the Housing Market

Why the Forbearance Program Changed the Housing Market

  When the pandemic hit in 2020, many experts thought the housing market would crash. They feared job loss and economic uncertainty would lead to a wave of foreclosures similar to when the housing bubble burst over a decade ago. Thankfully, the forbearance program changed that. It provided much-needed relief for homeowners so a foreclosure crisis wouldn’t happen again. Here’s Continue Reading

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