Author: Julie
Number of Homes for Sale Up from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic Years
February 19, 2023The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. That’s why, if you’re thinking about selling …
Why You Should Move Before Spring
February 17, 2023Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition …
Home Sale Glossary of Terms
February 15, 2023
How Does A Recession Impact Housing Market
February 13, 2023It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, …
3% Mortgage Rates Are Not Returning Anytime Soon
February 11, 2023Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power …
Greater Stability and Predictability in 2023 Housing Market
February 9, 2023If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year. In 2022, the market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates reduced buyer demand, …
First Steps Toward Home Ownership
February 8, 2023If you’re planning to buy a home in 2023, here are a few things to focus on. Work on your credit and save for a down payment. If saving feels like a challenge, there’s help available. Then, get pre-approved, create …
Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be.
December 30, 2022It turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership as a way to build their wealth, but it may not be exactly the way previous …
3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
December 28, 2022If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights …
