Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is right before you make your move. But if you do decide to go for it, whether you’re buying or selling, here’s something reassuring to hold onto. Not only does yourContinue reading “What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community”
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The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now
You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped slightly negative. So, what’s causing all of thatContinue reading “The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now”
Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring
Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean, and is it worth the effort? The short answer is “yes,” especially right now. With more houses for sale this year, you’re likely wondering how to make the most money possible without your houseContinue reading “Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring”
A Key Indicator We’re Not Facing a Wave of Foreclosures
Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008—specifically to what happened to the market during the housing crash. So, let’s do exactly what your brain already wants to do, and see if there’s any connection there. The simple truth is foreclosure filings are rising. But they’re nowhere near crisis levels. And that’sContinue reading “A Key Indicator We’re Not Facing a Wave of Foreclosures”
The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now
What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable. Nearly 3 in 10 homes purchased today are bought in cash, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). That’s far more than the pre-pandemic norm (see graph below): So, how areContinue reading “The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now”
Price it Right or Lose the Flight: How to Price Your Home to Sell
There’s one decision you’re going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the price later. And that’s your asking price. The #1 Mistake Sellers Make Today:Continue reading “Price it Right or Lose the Flight: How to Price Your Home to Sell”
Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026
Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The good news?Continue reading “Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026”
Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market
If a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has been in years. Conditions are shifting, and the housing market is finally starting to offer the opportunities and stability that buyers and sellers have been waiting for. After a stretch where many people felt stuck,Continue reading “Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market”
Are Headlines Making You Worry About Your Home Value? Read This.
Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here’s what you need to know. While some local markets have seen small price dips this year, home prices are not falling nationally. So, don’t let the headlines scare you. The vast majority of the country is actually seeing prices rise.Continue reading “Are Headlines Making You Worry About Your Home Value? Read This.”
The Top 2 Things Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling
Here’s something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today’s market aren’t the ones waiting it out or stepping back. They’re the ones who adapt from the start. A number of homeowners this year didn’t get the outcome they wanted. But it’s not because something’s wrong with the market. It’sContinue reading “The Top 2 Things Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling”
