Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home sale price to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is, it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign […]
If you’re a first-time homebuyers, deciding to buy or rent is not an easy decision. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. A real estate boom during the pandemic pushed home prices to an all-time high....
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next. This climate has been unsettling for some homebuyers and sellers. But with careful...
There are 3 factors impacting the real estate market in 2022 that make this year different than the last two years. The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home...
You already know our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage—which has only...
From kitchen renovations to a new roof, there are several home upgrades you can complete to help make your home more appealing to potential buyers. However, if you’re looking to give your home a technological improvement, smart home upgrades can be a brilliant option. While these upgrades can improve...
We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell. If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prep your home for sale before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with a real estate agent as...
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982. It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, real estate agent, or retiree, if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. We will explore how to hedge against inflation with...
Real Estate Today: Episode 2 Since the start of the Covid pandemic in March 2020, the way people work has changed and the types of homes people need have changed. Those changes have necessitated alternative financing options to meet the needs of the new buyer. While many people transitioned...
Last year was one for the real estate history books… so should we expect more of the same in real estate in 2022? The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August 2021.1 However,...
