Market Updates

March 26, 2024

What’s the Latest with Mortgage Rates?



Recent headlines may leave you wondering what’s next for mortgage ratesMaybe you’d previously heard there were going to be cuts this year that would bring rates down. That refers to the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and what they do to their Fed Funds Rate. While cutting, …

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March 21, 2024

What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?



If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there'll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here's what the professionals are saying about what’s in store for this season.

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March 20, 2024

Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?



Thinking about buying a home? If so, you're probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here's a look at what's next for home prices and how that may help you decide.

What’s Next for Home Prices?

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March 14, 2024

Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good for Your Bottom Line



Thinking about selling your house and wondering if now’s a good time to do it? Here’s what you need to know. Even though the number of homes for sale has been growing this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market for all the buyers who want to …

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March 12, 2024

What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?



If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8% last year, some buyers found the numbers just didn’t make sense for their 

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March 8, 2024

The Spring Market Is a Sweet Spot if You’re Looking To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights

  • Wondering if now’s a good time to sell your house? Based on how many homes are on the market, there are two big reasons why this spring is looking so good for sellers.
  • Thanks to an uptick in inventory over last year, …
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Feb. 22, 2024

Why Today’s Housing Supply Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

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Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. And if you look at the current number of homes for sale, you’ll see two reasons why.

An article from Calculated Risk shows there are 15.6% more homes for sale …

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Feb. 15, 2024

Don’t Let the Latest Home Price Headlines Confuse You



Based on what you’re hearing in the news about home prices, you may be worried they’re falling. But here’s the thing. The headlines aren’t giving you the full picture.

If you look at the national data for 2023, home prices actually showed positive growth for the year. …

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Feb. 1, 2024

Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House



As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here's why.

1. Take …

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Jan. 31, 2024

Foreclosure Activity Is Still Lower than the Norm



Have you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market? If so, they may leave you feeling a bit uneasy about what’s ahead. But remember, these clickbait titles don’t always give you the full story.

The truth is, if you compare the …

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