Some Highlights Many people remember the housing crash in 2008, but experts say today’s market is fundamentally different in many ways. First, there isn’t an oversupply of homes for sale today. Plus, lending standards are much tighter, and homeowners have record levels of equity. ... Continue Reading » about Why Experts Say the Housing Market Won’t Crash
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What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for Home Prices?
Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, you probably want to know: will home prices fall this year? Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and why this matters for your homeownership goals. What does the rest of the year hold for home ... Continue Reading » about What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for Home Prices?
Why It’s Still a Sellers’ Market
As there’s more and more talk about the real estate market cooling off from the peak frenzy it saw during the pandemic, you may be questioning what that means for your plans to sell your house. If you’re thinking of making a move, you should know the market is still anything but normal. Even ... Continue Reading » about Why It’s Still a Sellers’ Market
Why Are People Moving Today?
Buying a home is a major life decision. That’s true whether you’re purchasing for the first time or selling your house to fuel a move. And if you’re planning to buy a home, you might be hearing about today’s shifting market and wondering what it means for you. While mortgage rates are higher than ... Continue Reading » about Why Are People Moving Today?
Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2022 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights The housing market is shifting away from the intensity of the past two years. Here’s what experts project for the remainder of 2022. Home prices are forecast to rise more moderately than last year. Mortgage rates will respond to inflation, and home sales will be more in line ... Continue Reading » about Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2022 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Why the Forbearance Program Changed the Bradenton Housing Market
When the pandemic hit in 2020, many experts thought the Bradenton housing market would crash. They feared job loss and economic uncertainty would lead to a wave of foreclosures similar to when the housing bubble burst over a decade ago. Thankfully, the forbearance program changed that. It provided ... Continue Reading » about Why the Forbearance Program Changed the Bradenton Housing Market