by Linda Richardson | Sep 22, 2022 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts. As they do, most agree homes will continue to gain value, just at a slower pace. Over the past couple of years, home prices have risen at an unsustainable rate, leaving many to wonder how long it would...
by Linda Richardson | Sep 20, 2022 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rising...
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by Linda Richardson | Sep 16, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning your...
by Linda Richardson | Sep 15, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re thinking about buying a home today, there’s welcome news. Even though it’s still a sellers’ market, it’s a more moderate sellers’ market than last year. And the days of feeling like you may need to waive contingencies or pay drastically over asking price to...
by Linda Richardson | Sep 14, 2022 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things...
by Linda Richardson | Sep 13, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
It’s clear the 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it’s also become more costly to purchase a home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose...
