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All Looking Ahead to 2025 Here’s an early 2025 housing market forecast. Experts project mortgage rates will come down slightly, which should lead more buyers and sellers to move. And that’ll create a moderate increase in sales as activity ticks up. It’ll also likely push prices up a little bit nationwide, though price changes will vary by location. Contact me […]
All What Impact Have Presidential Elections Had on the Housing Market? It’s no surprise that the upcoming Presidential election might have you speculating about what’s ahead. And those unanswered thoughts can quickly spiral, causing fear and uncertainty to swirl through your mind. So, if you’ve been considering buying or selling a home this year, you’re probably curious about what the election might mean for the housing market – and if it’s still […]
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All What Mortgage Rate Are You Waiting For? What Mortgage Rate Are You Waiting For? You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of years. But there is hope on the horizon. Rates have actually started to come down. And, recently they hit the lowest point we’ve seen in 2024, according to Freddie Mac (see graph below): And […]
All Today’s Biggest Housing Market Myths Have you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear? That’s especially true if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in today’s housing market. There’s a lot of misinformation out there. And right now, making sure you have someone you can go to for trustworthy information is extra important. If you partner with a real estate agent, they can clear […]
Selling The Number One Mistake Sellers Are Making Overpricing Their House In today’s housing market, many sellers are making a critical mistake: overpricing their houses. This common error can lead to a home sitting on the market for a long time without any offers. And when that happens, the homeowner may have to drop their asking price to try to re-ignite buyer interest. Data from Realtor.com shows the number of […]
Buying Can Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power? If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to factor that into your planning. Here’s what you need to know. What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates? Mortgage rates have been […]
Buying What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House? When you’re thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial report card that lenders look at when trying to figure out if you qualify, and which home loan will work best for you. As the Mortgage Report says: “Good credit scores communicate to […]
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All Are There More Homes for Sale? One of the biggest bright spots in today’s housing market is how much the supply of homes for sale has grown since the beginning of this year. Recent data from Realtor.com shows that nationally, there are 36.6% more homes actively for sale now compared to the same time last year. That’s a significant improvement. It gives you far more options for your […]
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All Mortgage Rates Like These Not Seen In A Year Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®  for the week ending August 8, 2024, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.47 percent. “Mortgage rates plunged this week to their lowest level in over a year following the likely overreaction to a less than favorable employment report and financial market […]
Selling Where Will You Live After You Sell? If you’re planning to sell your house and move, you probably know there’s been a shortage of options available. But here’s the good news: the supply of homes for sale has grown in a lot of markets this year – and that’s not just existing, or previously-owned, homes. It’s true for newly built homes too. So how do […]
All Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High! Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. And if you’re someone who’s looking to make a move, you’ve probably been waiting eagerly for rates to come down for that very reason. Well, if the past few weeks are any indication, you may be getting your wish. Mortgage […]
All You Can Negotiate If you haven’t already heard, homebuyers are regaining some negotiating power in today’s market. And while that doesn’t make this a buyer’s market, it does mean buyers may be able to ask for a little more. So, sellers need to be ready for that possibility and know what they’re willing to negotiate. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a house, […]
Videos This ain’t like the last time! Back in 2008, there were too many homes on the market. Today, it’s just the opposite. The three main sources of inventory show this isn’t like the last time.
All Not Seen Since February Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) for the week ending August 1, 2024, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.73 percent. “Mortgage rates declined to their lowest level since early February,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Expectations of a Fed rate cut coupled with signs of […]
All Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House? Figuring out what to do with your house when you’re ready to move can be a big decision. Should you sell it and use the money for your next adventure, or keep it as a rental to build long-term wealth? It’s a question many homeowners face, and the answer isn’t always straightforward. Whether you’re curious about the […]
All Big Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now The housing market is going through a transition. Higher mortgage rates are causing more moderate buyer activity at the same time the supply of homes for sale is growing. And if you aren’t working with an agent, you may not realize that. Here’s the downside. If you’re not informed, you can’t adjust your strategy or expectations to today’s market. And […]
All Are Home Prices Going To Come Down? Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening. Some say home prices are heading for a correction, but what do the facts say? Well, it helps to start by looking at what a correction means. Here’s what Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says:  “In stock […]
All Little Change from Last Week in Mortgage Interest Rates There’s been little change this week in mortgage interest rates.  Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.78 percent. “Mortgage rates essentially remained flat from last week but have decreased nearly half a percent from their peak earlier this year,” said Sam Khater, […]
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