One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture. Part of the challenge is that it can be hard to understand what experts are Continue Reading
If you’re a homeowner or are planning to become one soon, you’re probably looking for clear information about today’s housing market. And if you’ve turned to the news or even just read headlines recently, you might feel like you’re left with more questions than answers. The best way to make sure you get what you need is to work with an expert. A trusted Real Continue Reading
The Infographic "What Would a Recession Mean for the Housing Market?" above demonstrates that in most of the recent recessions, home prices have appreciated and mortgage rates have declined in the last six recessions. Key Takeaways If you’re wondering what a potential recession could mean for the housing market, here’s what history tells us. In four Continue Reading
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you likely have a lot of factors on your mind. You’re weighing your own needs against higher mortgage rates, today’s home prices, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. While some buyers may wait things out, there’s a reason serious buyers are making moves right now, and that’s the growing number of homes for Continue Reading
Why Today’s Housing Inventory Proves the Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash? Whether or not you owned a home in 2008, you likely remember the housing crash that took place back then. And news about an economic slowdown happening today may bring all those concerns back to the surface. While those feelings are understandable, data can help reassure you the situation today is Continue Reading
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you may have heard about the housing market slowing down in recent months. While it’s still a sellers’ market, the peak frenzy the market saw over the past two years has cooled some. If you’re asking yourself if you’ve missed your chance to sell your house and make a move, the good news is you haven’t – motivated buyers are still out Continue Reading
If you put off your home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider picking it back up based on today’s housing market conditions. Recent data shows the supply of homes for sale is increasing, giving buyers like you additional options. In New York City the "30-day pace of Deal Volume is stabilizing in the mid-800s". Urban Digs "suggests Continue Reading
Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you’re not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) shows that 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the typical retirement age (65) every day, and only 47% of the people in that generation Continue Reading
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
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