Market Updates

Dec. 19, 2022

You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today



Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those two factors combined mean you …

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Dec. 12, 2022

Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today



There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought about buying but …

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Dec. 5, 2022

2023: The Year of the Homebuyer? Our Bold Predictions on Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, and More

 

It’s safe to say we’ve never encountered a housing market nearly as unpredictable as the one we’re in right now. After months of navigating wild fluctuations, homebuyers, sellers, owners, and renters are now desperately trying to read the tea leaves to figure out where real estate prices, inventories, sales …

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Nov. 28, 2022

Home Sweet Home: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership



Some Highlights

  • While there are many financial perks to owning a home, there are also powerful non-financial benefits to consider if you’re thinking about making a move.
  • Homeownership allows you to express yourself, gives you greater privacy and comfort, enhances your connection to your community and loved ones, and is …
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Nov. 23, 2022

What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale



If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market.

If this sounds like you, here’s one key factor that could help you with your …

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Nov. 23, 2022

What Homeowners Want To Know About Selling in Today’s Market



If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it's not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market. That means you haven’t missed your window. Realtor.com …

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Nov. 22, 2022

Should You Update Your House Before You Sell? Ask a Real Estate Professional.

Some Highlights

  • You may be wondering what needs to be renovated before you sell your house. In today’s shifting market, making your house appealing is more important than ever.
  • That’s why it’s essential to lean on a real estate professional who has in-depth knowledge of today’s housing market. They know …
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Nov. 21, 2022

‘No One Wants To Catch a Falling Knife’: What To Expect in the Housing Market for the Rest of 2022

What a difference just a few months can make. As the year comes to a close, the red-hot housing market has been brought to its knees by soaring mortgage interest rates.

It now appears to be in a standoff as just about everyone suddenly feels stuck. Home prices are …

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Nov. 18, 2022

More People Are Finding the Benefits of Multigenerational Households Today

If you’re thinking of buying a home and living with siblings, parents, or grandparents, then multigenerational living may be for you. The Pew Research Center defines a multigenerational household as a home with two or more adult generations. And the number of individuals choosing multigenerational living has increased over the …

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Nov. 17, 2022

Top Questions About Selling Your Home This Winter



There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season, and that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them – …

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