In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices caused by low inventory. To overcome those challenges, many people are working with their agents to find less … [Read more...] about People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding
Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand
Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger. One way we know there are interested buyers right now is … [Read more...] about Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand
Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off
Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being … [Read more...] about Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off
The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us
If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t in a freefall. The … [Read more...] about The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us
Tips To Help You Buy a Home in Today’s Market
Use these tips to make your best offer in today’s sellers’ market. Let’s connect so I can help you buy that home you’ve been wanting. Lean On A Real Estate Professional: Agents Are Experts in their local market. They know what works for a buyer and what a seller is looking for in an … [Read more...] about Tips To Help You Buy a Home in Today’s Market
How Homeowners Win When They Downsize
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 no longer feel like their house fits their needs may benefit from downsizing … [Read more...] about How Homeowners Win When They Downsize
Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008
You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening … [Read more...] about Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008
The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined … [Read more...] about The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today