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The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire

March 14, 2024

If you’ve been in your house for a while, odds are you’ve built up a considerable amount of equity.

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Why There Won’t Be a Recession That Tanks the Housing Market

March 12, 2024

a recent survey from the Wall Street Journal shows only 39% of economists think there’ll be a recession in the next year. That’s way down...

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Some Experts Say Mortgage Rates May Fall Below 6% Later This Year

March 7, 2024

Compared to the near 8% peak last fall, mortgage rates have trended down overall.

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3 Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability

February 21, 2024

Over the past year, a lot of people have been talking about housing affordability and how tight it’s gotten

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sellers

The Perks of Selling Your House When Inventory Is Low

February 14, 2024

When it comes to selling your house, you’re probably trying to juggle the current market conditions and your own needs as you plan your m...

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Why You May Want To Seriously Consider a Newly Built Home

February 6, 2024

Are you putting off your plans to sell because you’re worried you won’t be able to find a home you like when you move?

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Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years

January 15, 2024

Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there wi...

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Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast

January 12, 2024

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024.

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sellers

Things To Consider If Your House Didn’t Sell

January 10, 2024

If your listing has expired and your house didn’t sell, it's completely normal to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment.

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buyers

What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power

January 8, 2024

Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October.

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Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market

October 31, 2023

Generation Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence.

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Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today

October 27, 2023

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the ‘unicorn’ years, it’s still a seller’s market because ...

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What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

October 24, 2023

If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affe...

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Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

October 20, 2023

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale.

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Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

October 13, 2023

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision.

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Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

October 10, 2023

The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift.

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Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

October 6, 2023

One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy?

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Beginning with Pre-Approval

October 3, 2023

If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know.

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The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

September 29, 2023

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices?

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The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

September 26, 2023

Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life.

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sellers

Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.

May 18, 2023

If things in your life have changed, it may be time to make a move.

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buyers

Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

May 18, 2023

With rents much higher now than they were in more normal, pre-pandemic years, owning your home may be a better option, especially if the ...

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A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis

May 16, 2023

Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession.

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buyers

The Power of Pre-Approval

May 11, 2023

Pre-Approval Helps Show You’re a Serious Buyer

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sellers

Home Inspections for Sellers: What You Need To Know

May 9, 2023

The inspection is a major part of the home selling process.

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What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

May 4, 2023

Here’s the key difference between an inspection and an appraisal.

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One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home

April 10, 2023

Home equity does more to build the average household’s wealth than anything else.

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sellers

The Role of Access in Selling Your House

April 6, 2023

In order to show your house and sell it efficiently, you’ll want to provide buyers with as much access as you can.

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An Expert Makes All the Difference When You Sell Your House

April 3, 2023

Instead of going it alone, lean on an expert.

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What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023

March 30, 2023

The decision to purchase a home is best made when you do it knowing all the facts and have an expert on your side.

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sellers

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.

February 27, 2023

If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly.

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buyers

Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

February 24, 2023

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market.

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Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

February 20, 2023

If you’ve been thinking about making a move, now’s the time to get your house ready to sell.

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sellers

Should You Rent Your House or Sell It?

February 17, 2023

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...

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buyers

What You Should Know About Closing Costs

February 13, 2023

Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead.

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What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market

January 16, 2023

A Recession Doesn’t Mean Falling Home Prices

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What You Need to Know About the Luxury Real Estate Market in 2023

January 11, 2023

The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing - Market Reports for January 2023

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Expert Forecasts on Mortgage Rates

October 20, 2022

If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching what’s happened with mortgage rates over the past year.

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Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market

September 27, 2022

If you're thinking about buying a home today, there's welcome news.

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Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?

September 19, 2022

Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared, it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years.

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