by Michele Kubiak | Mar 21, 2023 | Housing Market Updates
Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house and have hired a real estate agent to help, they’ll ask how much access to your home you want to give potential buyers. Your answer matters more now than it did in recent years. Here’s why. At the height of the...
by Michele Kubiak | Mar 20, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or...
by Michele Kubiak | Mar 8, 2023 | Housing Market Updates, Seller, Selling Myths
A lot has changed over the past year, and you might be wondering what’s in store for the spring housing market. If you’re planning to sell your house this season, here’s what real estate experts are saying you should keep in mind. 1. Houses That Are Priced Right Are...
by Michele Kubiak | Feb 28, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates
After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to...
by Michele Kubiak | Feb 27, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates
One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac: “Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help you...
by Michele Kubiak | Feb 21, 2023 | Buyers & sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked...
