Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shares, you’ll have to overcome some factors that have made it more [...]

By |2023-06-01T03:38:18+00:00June 2nd, 2023|Buy, For Buyers, Real Estate|

The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage Rates

The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage Rates If you’re reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may see something about the recent decision from the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But what does it mean for you, the housing market, and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know. Inflation and the [...]

By |2023-05-20T13:23:32+00:00May 19th, 2023|Buy, For Buyers, Real Estate|

Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, helps paint [...]

By |2023-05-20T13:23:32+00:00May 10th, 2023|Buy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Real Estate, Uncategorized|

How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power. The chart below helps show the general relationship [...]

By |2023-05-20T13:23:33+00:00April 13th, 2023|Buy, For Buyers, Real Estate|

Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, there are a few things you should consider. Homeownership can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, builds your wealth, and serves as a hedge against inflation. If you’re ready to take advantage of the benefits of homeownership, let’s connect [...]

By |2023-05-20T13:23:34+00:00March 15th, 2023|Buy, Buying Myths, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy|

Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners

Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s what it means for you, even as the market moderates. How Equity Has Grown in Recent Years  Because of [...]

By |2023-05-20T13:23:34+00:00March 8th, 2023|Buy, For Buyers, Real Estate|

Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights According to a Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for eight years in a row. Real estate tops the list because you’re not just buying a place to call home – you’re investing in your future. Real estate is typically considered a stable and secure asset that can grow in value over time. Let’s [...]

By |2023-05-20T13:24:38+00:00January 23rd, 2022|Buy, Commercial, Farm, Interiors, Land, Landscapes, Mobile Homes, Ranches, Residential, Sell|

Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market

As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here’s a look at what they say we can expect in 2022. Odeta Kushi, Deputy [...]

By |2023-05-20T13:24:39+00:00December 29th, 2021|Buy, Commercial, Demographics, Farm, Land, Mobile Homes, Ranches, Residential, Sell|
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