Market Updates

Oct. 23, 2023

Why Home Prices Keep Going Up



If you've ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you're no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It's a tale of financial goals, doubts, and a dash of anxiety that many have been through.

But …

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Oct. 16, 2023

Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?



Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades (see graph below):  

 

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Sept. 14, 2023

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?



One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s …

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Aug. 23, 2023

Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market

The housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling once again, it’s mission critical to work with …

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Aug. 22, 2023

Don’t Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages - Here's Why



If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back then. And after years of being virtually nonexistent, more people are once again using ARMs when buying a home. Let’s break down why that’s happening and why this isn’t …

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Aug. 11, 2023

Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

  • Looking at monthly home price data from six expert sources shows the worst home price declines are behind us, and they’re rising again nationally.
  • If you’ve put your plans to move on pause because you were worried about home prices crashing, this rebound is …
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Aug. 10, 2023

About 11,000 Houses Will Sell Today



Some homeowners have been waiting for months to put their house on the market because they don’t think people are buying homes right now. If that’s you, know that even though the housing market has slowed compared to the frenzy of a couple of years ago, it isn’t at …

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Aug. 8, 2023

There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today



Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. Especially if you consider how few homes there are for sale today.

You may have heard inventory is low right now, but you may not fully realize just how low or …

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July 14, 2023

Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

  • Today’s housing inventory is still well below more normal years.
  • This low inventory is why homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers.
  • If you want to sell your house, now is a great time because inventory
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July 6, 2023

Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers



One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them. To help emphasize just how limited housing inventory still is, let’s take a look at the latest information on …

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