January 2022

Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy /

\"OwningIf you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable than renting in the majority of the country. The 2022 […]

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Why Right Now Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Sellers

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates /

\"WhyIf you’re thinking about selling your house in 2022, you truly have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at your fingertips. When selling anything, you always hope for strong demand for the item coupled with a limited supply. That maximizes your leverage when you’re negotiating the sale. Home sellers are in that exact situation right now. Here’s why. […]

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Are You a Homeowner Thinking About Climate Change?

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers /

\"AreAmericans are more aware than ever of the effects climate change and natural disasters can have on their homes. According to a report from realtor.com: “More than 3 in 4 recent buyers, 78%, took [natural disasters] into account when choosing the locations of their homes, . . .” The study also found that many existing […]

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Why Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers /

\"WhyYou may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in today’s market, with rising home prices and high buyer competition, it’s crucial to have a pre-approval letter prior to making an offer. Here’s why. Being intentional […]

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Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low?

Buying Myths, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates /

\"BuyersOne key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The number of buyers searching for a home greatly outweighs how many homes are […]

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With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers /

\"WithLast week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come as a bit of a shock. But the truth is, it wasn’t entirely unexpected. Experts have been […]

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