June 2022

If You’re Selling Your House This Summer, Hiring a Pro Is Critical

For Sellers, FSBOs /

\"IfIt can be tempting, especially with how hot the housing market has been over the past two years, to consider selling your home on your own. But today’s market is at a turning point, making it more essential than ever to work with a real estate professional. Not only will a trusted real estate advisor […]

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Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs

Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers /

\"HomeownershipA recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their primary hurdles to buying a home. If you feel the same way, the good news is there are many down payment […]

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A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers /

\"AThere’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past two years. Two of the biggest hurdles homebuyers faced during the pandemic were the limited number of homes for sale and the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. But those two things have reached a turning point. […]

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Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing /

\"TwoYou may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and expert opinions tell a different story. A recent survey from Pulsenomics asked over one hundred housing market experts and real estate economists if they believe the housing market is in […]

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Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing /

\"HomeownershipIf you’re following along with the news today, you’ve heard about rising inflation. Today, inflation is at a 40-year high. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): “Consumer prices accelerated again in May as shelter, energy and food prices continued to surge at the fastest pace in decades. This marked the third straight […]

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The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year

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

\"TheIf you own a home, your net worth likely just got a big boost thanks to rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And today, based on recent home price appreciation, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – here’s how […]

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Why Achieving the Dream of Homeownership Can Be More Difficult for Some Americans

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates /

\"WhyToday we take time to honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. When it comes to real estate specifically, equitable access to housing has come a long way, but the path to homeownership is still steeper for households of color. The Gap in Homeownership Rate in America It’s a more challenging […]

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