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Sept. 29, 2023

Explaining Today’s Low Housing Supply [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

  • Wondering why the supply of homes for sale is limited today? There are a few factors at play.
  • Lack of building over time, the mortgage rate lock-in effect, and people staying in their houses longer are three of the main reasons why supply is low.
  • But real estate ...
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Sept. 28, 2023

Why Your House Didn't Sell

Why Your House Didn’t Sell

If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, you’re likely feeling a little frustrated. Not to mention, you’re also probably wondering what went wrong. Here are three questions to think about as you figure out what to do next.

Did You Limit Access to Your House?

One of the ...

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Sept. 15, 2023

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

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 why ...

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Sept. 7, 2023

Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future

If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big picture ...

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Aug. 14, 2023

Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

July 24, 2023

Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal

Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New NormalBefore you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal.

To better understand what’s been happening with mortgage ...

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July 19, 2023

Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates

Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates

 

If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast.  

But, there’s one thing that’s historically a good ...

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June 21, 2023

How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

June 14, 2023

Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…

Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…

Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they’re choosing to draw attention to. For home prices, there are two different methods used to compare home prices over different time periods ...

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May 16, 2023

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us

The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us

If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t in a freefall ...

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