2024

As you’re getting ready to sell your house - one of the first questions you’re probably asking is - “how long is this going to take?” And that makes sense—you want to know what to expect. While every market is different - understanding what’s happening nationally can give you a good baseline. But for an even more detailed look at real estate conditions in your area - connect with a local...

If your goal is to sell your house in 2025 - now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year - you should get a head start on any updates or repairs you want to make now. As Danielle Hale - Chief Economist at Realtor.com - says: “ . . . now is the time to start thinking about what you need for your next home and then taking...

Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts - especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you're thinking of buying or selling - here’s a look at what the experts are saying and how it might impact your move. Mortgage Rates Are Forecast To...

Some Highlights You may be torn between buying a home now or waiting. But don’t forget to factor in the equity you’ll gain as prices rise. Experts forecast prices will climb over the next 5 years – and based on those forecasts - you could gain about $90k in equity in that time. So - you could wait - but you’ll miss out on a lot of equity if you do. If you’re ready and able to...

Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up - and as a result - fewer homes are listed for sale in the fall. It’s a predictable - seasonal trend in real estate. But this year - mortgage rates came down at the same time the number of homes on the market usually starts to decline. So - what happened? More homeowners decided to sell - so more homes came to the...

Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because - once they sell - they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity reaches a new height - the median down payment has too. According to the latest data from Redfin - the typical down payment for U.S. homebuyers is $67...

For some buyers - there’s a misconception that newly built homes aren’t made to last or fall short of the quality you can find in older homes. Unfortunately - this is turning some buyers away from what may be one of their best options in today’s housing market. As Builder Online says: “As resale inventory remains limited and the price spread between new and resale homes narrows - new homes are...