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    Did Your Dream Home Just Come on the Market?

    By Erlyn Lucas | March 21, 2022

    For the first time in a long time, the number of newly listed homes is beginning to rise. In their latest monthly release, realtor.com reveals the number of existing homes entering the market has increased for two months in a row (this comes after six months of declines). Here’s a graph showing the monthly new listings going back... Read More

    How Global Uncertainty Is Impacting Mortgage Rates

    By Erlyn Lucas | March 14, 2022

    If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ll want to keep a pulse on what’s happening with mortgage rates. Rates have been climbing in recent months, especially since January of this year. And just a few weeks ago, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac approached 4% for the first time since May of 2019. But that climb has... Read More

    Are Home Prices Continuing To Rise?

    By Erlyn Lucas | March 7, 2022

    Many analysts projected home price appreciation would slow dramatically in the fall of 2021 and then continue to soften throughout 2022. So far, that hasn’t happened. The major price indices are all revealing ongoing double-digit price appreciation. Here’s a look at their reports on year-over-year price appreciation for December: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA): 17.6% S&P Case-Shiller:... Read More

    Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row

    By Erlyn Lucas | March 2, 2022

    In an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term investment (see graph below): If you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, this... Read More

    4 Simple Graphs Showing Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble

    By Erlyn Lucas | February 28, 2022

    A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is very different than it was during the housing crash 15 years ago. Here are four key reasons why today is nothing like the... Read More

    Are You Ready To Fall in Love with Homeownership?

    By Erlyn Lucas | February 14, 2022

    Financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, but it’s also important to understand that the nonfinancial and personal benefits are why so many people genuinely fall in love with their homes. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of emotional attachment because of the comfort it provides, but also because it’s a... Read More

    The Top Indicator if You Want To Know Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading

    By Erlyn Lucas | February 7, 2022

    Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. According to the latest survey, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen from 3.22% at the start of the year to 3.55% as of last week. This is important to note because any increase in mortgage rates... Read More

    The Next Generation of Homebuyers Is Here

    By Erlyn Lucas | February 7, 2022

    Many members of Generation Z (Gen Z) are aging into adulthood and deciding whether to rent or buy a home. If you find yourself in this group, it’s important to understand you’re never too young to start thinking about homeownership. The sooner you start planning, the sooner you can move on from renting. As you set off... Read More

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

    By Erlyn Lucas | January 24, 2022

    One 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 available for sale. While... Read More

    What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year?

    By Erlyn Lucas | January 17, 2022

    After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while prices may have plateaued, appreciation has definitely not slowed. The following graph shows year-over-year appreciation throughout 2021. December data has not yet... Read More

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