What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move
What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move. Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why ...
The Mid-Year Housing Market Update
The Mid-Year Housing Market Update. If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.
Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven't picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when thin...
Are Home Prices Dropping?
Are Home Prices Dropping? You’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.” And when you see something like that, it’s normal to wonder:
Is this the start of a crash?
What does t...
Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that's exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs.
Here's what you need to understand abo...
When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach
When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach. For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now. Maybe that’s how it feels for you too. You look at the cost of buying. Then you look at the cost of chil...
Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now?
Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move. But here’s what you need to rememb...
Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help
Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help. If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home.
It may not be something you’...
If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers
If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers. Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only on...
Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.
Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why. Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three.
So, if ...
Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures
Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures. Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008 – specifically to what happened to the market during the housing crash. So, let’s do exactly what yo...