Market Updates

Sept. 19, 2023

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right ...

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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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Aug. 14, 2023

Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Aug. 1, 2023

Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while supply is so low. Let’s dive into each challenge and give you some helpful advice on how ...

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July 31, 2023

Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

Pricing Your House Right Still Matters TodayWhile this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from the National Association ...

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July 27, 2023

Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

Even though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy that was so characteristic of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. In actuality, buyer traffic is still strong today.

The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of how much buyers are ...

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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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July 14, 2023

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

July 10, 2023

Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

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 active ...

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