Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now’s the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong desire to become homeowners but are unsure if buying right now makes sense. … [Read more...] about Why Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You a Small Fortune

So far this year, mortgage rates continue to hover around 3%, encouraging many hopeful homebuyers to enter the housing market. However, there’s a good chance rates will increase later this year and … [Read more...] about Are Interest Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year?

The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there were 410,000 … [Read more...] about 4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now

Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a place of our own is more important than ever. While financial … [Read more...] about Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable

Some Highlights If you’re thinking that waiting a year or two to purchase a home might mean you’ll save some money, think again. Mortgage interest rates are currently very low, but experts across the … [Read more...] about Should I Buy Now or Wait? [INFOGRAPHIC]

The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The … [Read more...] about Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year

Last week’s Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows sales have dropped by 3.7% compared to the month before. This is the second consecutive month that sales … [Read more...] about Will the Housing Market Maintain Its Momentum?

Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. This gives homeowners leverage to sell for the best … [Read more...] about 4 Tips to Maximize the Sale of Your House

Some Highlights In a recent article, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), discussed the state of today’s housing market. When addressing whether or not … [Read more...] about This Isn’t a Bubble. It’s Simply Lack of Supply. [INFOGRAPHIC]

Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The data will most likely show eye-popping … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines