Housing Market + Economy

July 29, 2024

A Newly Built Home May Actually Be More Budget-Friendly


If you’re in the market to buy a home, there’s some exciting news for you. Many people assume that newly built homes are more expensive than existing ones (houses that have already been lived in), but that’s not always the case. In fact, exploring newly built homes can sometimes lead ...

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July 22, 2024

How Affordability and Remote Work Are Changing Where People Live


There’s an interesting trend happening in the housing market. People are increasingly moving to more affordable areas, and remote or hybrid work is helping them do it.

Consider Moving to a More Affordable Area

Today’s high mortgage rates combined with continually rising home prices mean it’s tough for a lot ...

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July 2, 2024

Housing Market Forecast for the 2nd Half of 2024

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Wondering what the second half of the year holds for the housing market? Here’s what expert forecasts say. Home prices are expected to climb moderately. Mortgage rates are forecast to come down slightly. And, home sales are projected to hold steady. If you have questions about what to expect ...

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May 22, 2024

How Many Homes Are Investors Actually Buying?


Are big investors really buying up all the homes today?

If you’re trying to find a house to buy, this may be something you’re wondering about. Maybe you’ve read about it or seen reels on social media saying investors buying all the homes is making it even harder to find ...

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April 24, 2024

The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends


If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to make sure you’re factoring that in as you plan your move.

The problem is ...

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April 15, 2024

Ways To Use Your Tax Refund If You Want To Buy a Home

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a number of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But did you also know your tax refund can help you pay for some of these expenses ...

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April 2, 2024

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here


Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner.

A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several ...

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March 18, 2024

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

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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, you’ve got more options for your  ...
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Feb. 26, 2024

How Changing Mortgage Rates Impact You

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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. While this ...

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