If you tried to buy a home during the pandemic, you know the limited supply of homes for sale was a considerable challenge. It created intense bidding wars which drove home prices up as buyers competed with one another to be the winning offer. There has been a housing market shift. What does this ... Continue Reading » about Is the Shifting Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers?
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Buying a Home May Make More Financial Sense Than Renting One
Buying a home vs renting makes sense according to Realtor.com. If rising home prices leave you wondering if it makes more sense to rent or buy a home in today’s housing market, consider this. It’s not just home prices that have risen in recent years – rental prices have skyrocketed as well. As a ... Continue Reading » about Buying a Home May Make More Financial Sense Than Renting One
Want To Buy a Home? Now May Be the Time.
There are more homes for sale today than at any time last year. So, if you tried to buy a home last year and were outbid or out priced, now may be your opportunity. The number of homes for sale in the U.S. has been growing over the past four months as rising mortgage rates help slow the frenzy the ... Continue Reading » about Want To Buy a Home? Now May Be the Time.
A Window of Opportunity for Homebuyers
Mortgage rates are much higher today than they were at the beginning of the year, and that’s had a clear impact on the housing market. As a result, the market is seeing a shift back toward the range of pre-pandemic levels for buyer demand and home sales. But the transition back toward ... Continue Reading » about A Window of Opportunity for Homebuyers
Why Pre-Approval Is a Game Changer for Homebuyers
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you might have heard that pre-approval is a necessary step to take before starting out on your journey. But why is that? And is it still important in today’s shifting market? The truth is, getting a pre-approval letter from your lender is critical, and ... Continue Reading » about Why Pre-Approval Is a Game Changer for Homebuyers
Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?
Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. This has led some sellers to question the need for an agent. ... Continue Reading » about Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?