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by Deborah Earle 06/7/2023
During the fourth quarter
of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to
crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts:Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of Business:“I expect housing…
by Deborah Earle 06/7/2023
Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many home buyers
right now. As a result, if you’re thinking about buying for the first
time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits
your needs, you may be asking yourself these two…
by Deborah Earle 05/29/2023
As
the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where
it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home
prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And
you’ve likely heard something in the news or on social…
by Deborah Earle 05/25/2023
This graph shows why millennials are buying homes according to Zonda’s 6th
annual millennial survey. The top reasons include building equity, a
change in life stage, wanting stability, rising home values, and wanting
to make somewhere truly their own. Here’s a…
by Deborah Earle 05/22/2023
Owning
a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the
space, features, and location you and your loved ones need. But what
happens when your needs change? If this hits home for you, it may be
time to make a move.According to the latest Home Buyers…
by Deborah Earle 05/18/2023
If you’re planning to buy a home,
an inspection is an important step in the process. It assesses the
condition of the home before you finalize the transaction. It’s also a
different step in the process from an appraisal, which is a professional
evaluation of the…
by Deborah Earle 05/15/2023
If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates,
it’s essential to have a firm grasp on your home buying budget. You’ll
also need a sense of determination…
by Deborah Earle 05/11/2023
The
housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s
been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be
wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice…
by Deborah Earle 05/8/2023
There’s
been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating
affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed
dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home
affordability is based on more than…
by Deborah Earle 05/2/2023
Wondering
if you should sell your house this year? As you make your decision,
think about what’s motivating you to consider moving. A recent survey from realtor.com asked why homeowners are thinking about selling their houses this year. Here are the top two reasons (see…
by Deborah Earle 04/28/2023
You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures
climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few
questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house.
Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to…
by Deborah Earle 04/24/2023
We’re
still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that
means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty
finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are
some benefits to being a buyer in today’s…
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