2024

What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting You may be hearing a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and how their actions will impact the housing market right now. Here’s why. The Fed meets again this week to decide the next step with the Federal Funds Rate. That's how much it costs banks to borrow from each other. Now - that’s not the same thing as setting mortgage rates - but...

Expect the Unexpected: Anticipating Volatility in Today’s Housing Market You’ve probably noticed one thing if you’re thinking about making a move: the housing market feels a bit unpredictable right now. The truth is - from home prices to mortgage rates - we’re seeing more volatility – and it’s important to understand why. At a high-level - let’s break down what’s happening and the best...

Is a Fixer Upper Right for You? Looking to buy a home but feeling like almost everything is out of reach? Here’s the thing. There’s still a way to become a homeowner - even when affordability seems like a huge roadblock – and it might be with a fixer upper. Let’s dive into why buying a fixer upper could be your ticket to homeownership and how you can make it work. What Is a Fixer Upper? A fixer...

Q&A: How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market? Some Highlights Even if you’re not looking to move right away - you may have questions about how the election will impact the housing market. When we look at historical trends - combined with what’s happening right now - we can find your answers. Based on historical data - mortgage rates decrease in the months before and home prices...

How Real Estate Agents Take the Fear Out of Moving Feeling a bit unsure - or even afraid - to move with everything going on right now? The decision to move shouldn’t be scary - it should be exciting. And the best way to eliminate any fear is to work with a pro. Real estate agents are so much more than just transaction facilitators; they’re trusted guides to help you navigate the complexities of the...

Avoid These Top Homebuyer Mistakes in Today’s Market No one likes making mistakes - especially when they happen in what’s likely the biggest transaction of your life – buying a home. That’s why partnering with a trusted agent is so important. Here’s a sneak peek at the most common missteps buyers are making in today’s market and how a great agent will help you steer clear of each one. Trying...

Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching - you might be wondering what impact - if any - it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year - home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical - seasonal trend. However - according to data from BTIG - in...

Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year - there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. So - know that if you’ve got moving on your mind - your house can really stand out. There are several key reasons why there aren’t enough homes to go around and understanding them will help you see why the market is working in your favor...

Some Highlights There are a number of scary myths about homebuying in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know. Prices are not expected to crash - it is possible to buy even with student loan debt - and there are programs that can help you save for a down payment. Don’t let scary myths delay your homebuying plans. Connect with an agent so you have a pro to help you separate the...

With everything feeling more expensive these days - it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market. Many people are concerned that high prices and tighter budgets could cause more homeowners to fall behind on their mortgage payments - leading to a wave of foreclosures. But before you start worrying about a housing market crash - here’s a look at what’s really...