If there was one simple step that could help make your home sale a seamless process, wouldn’t you want to know about it? There’s a lot that happens from the time your house goes under contract to closing day. And a few things still have to go right for the deal to go through. ButContinue reading “From Contract to Closing: How to Secure Your Home Sale”
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Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All
A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For sellers, that means one thing:Continue reading “Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All”
The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know
If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First American. And that’s the 5th straight month where buying a home has started to get a little bit easier. Let’s break this downContinue reading “The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know”
Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move
These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. Why? While you may want to list high just to see what happens, that’s a plan that can easily backfire, and it’s going to cost you in today’s market. And the riskContinue reading “Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move”
Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year
You want mortgage rates to fall – and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield. Here’s why. The LinkContinue reading “Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year”
Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. Almost every buyer knows they exist, but not that many know exactly what they cover, or how different they can be based on where you’re buying. So, let’s break them down. What Are Closing Costs? Your closingContinue reading “Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers”
3 Reasons Why Home Affordability is Getting Better This Fall
Over the past couple of years, home affordability has been a major challenge for many hopeful buyers. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And many people decided to hit pause on their plans because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of them. But there’s some encouraging news. If you’ve been waitingContinue reading “3 Reasons Why Home Affordability is Getting Better This Fall”
What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let’s clear up the confusion. The Fed Doesn’t Directly Set Mortgage Rates Right now, all eyes are on the Fed. Most economists expect they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate atContinue reading “What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates”
Even in a Seller’s Market, 50% of Homes Sell for Under Asking. Here’s How to Avoid It
If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here are the numbers to prove it. From Frenzy to “Normal” Right now, about 50% of homes on the market are selling for less than their asking price, accordingContinue reading “Even in a Seller’s Market, 50% of Homes Sell for Under Asking. Here’s How to Avoid It”
What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory
You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary. But here’s what you need to remember: a lot of what you see online is designed toContinue reading “What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory”
