Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today
Even though this isn’t as frenetic as the market during the ‘unicorn years’, homes that are priced correctly are still selling quickly. There are multiple offers on these homes right now. The number of homes available for sale is so…
Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]
AGENTS: Did You Know That You Can Share a Personalized Version of This Post? Learn more! Infographics for Buyers and Sellers, Housing Market UpdatesSome HighlightsIf your goal is to buy or to sell a home, it’s important to know the…
Homebuyers are still more active than usual
The housing market may not be experiencing the frenzy of the past couple of years but that doesn’t mean it’s at a standstill. The ShowingTime Showing Index measures how many buyers are touring houses. This graph uses the ShowingTime Showing…
Tips for Making the Best Offer on a House
The housing market is still competitive because of the low supply of homes available for sale. If you are looking to buy a house this season, you should know that the peak frenzy in bidding wars has passed, but you…
Don’t fall for the next shocking headlines about home prices
If you are thinking about buying or selling a house, one of your biggest questions is probably: What’s going on with home prices right now? It’s not surprising that you’re not clear on this topic. The headlines that are being…
Foreclosure numbers today aren’t like 2008.
You may have seen headlines recently about the rise in foreclosures on the housing market. You may have felt some uncertainty about the housing market, especially if it’s something you’re looking into. To know the truth, it’s important to look…
Real Estate is still the best investment [INFOGRAPHIC]
AGENTS: Did You Know That You Can Share a Personalized Version of This Post? Learn more! Infographics for Buyers. First-Time Home Buyers. Move-Up Buyers. Housing Market Updates. HighlightsAccording a Gallup poll conducted in 2011, real estate was voted as the…
Owning a home helps you build wealth
Some people may have told you that it’s better for the moment to rent a house than buy one. Even today, there are many good reasons to own a home. Homeownership Builds Wealth No Matter Your Income LevelYou might be…
Understanding Today’s Mortgage Interest Rates
You may be wondering about the future of mortgage rates if you are interested in them because they affect your borrowing costs. Mortgage rates are notoriously difficult to predict, so there is no easy answer to this question. There is…
Homebuyers are Getting Used to a New Normal
It’s important to understand what to expect from the current housing market before you decide to sell. The graph below shows the trend of the 30-year fixed rate mortgage from Freddie Mac over the past nine months. As you can…