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The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind UsIf you're following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what's happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. Thats because todays headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headl...
05/26/2023
What You Need To Know About Home Price NewsThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may cause some confusion and could even generate some troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact tha...
05/25/2023
The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger.One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data from the latest Sh...
05/23/2023
Home Renovations that Offer the Best ROI for ResaleAre you looking to sell your home and concerned about its resale value? If you last updated, upgraded, or refurbished a while ago, your home could show signs of wear and tear that could negatively impact the sale when you try to appeal to buyers....
05/21/2023
It May Be Time To Consider a Newly Built HomeIf you're looking to buy a house, you may find todays limited supply of homes available for sale challenging. When housing inventory is as low as it is right now, it can feel like a bit of an uphill battle to find the perfect home for you because there...
05/19/2023
There's been some concern lately that the housing market is headed for a crash. And given some of the affordability challenges in the housing market, along with a lot of recession talk in the media, its easy enough to understand why that worry has come up.But the data clearly shows todays market ...
05/18/2023
The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage RatesIf you're reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may see something about the recent decision from the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But what does it mean for you, the housing market, and your plans to buy a home? Here's what you need to know...
05/16/2023
Low-Cost DIY Summer ProjectsNow that spring is fully here, this is a perfect time to prepare for how you want your home’s exterior and property to look and function for the summer. It’s also fun to find new activities to pre-occupy your time as an excuse to be out on warm, sunny days. You could c...
05/14/2023
The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren't Selling If you're thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. Thats because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm.Looking back at every April si...
05/13/2023
Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting TodayWondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. Thats because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census ...
05/12/2023