The past year and a half has prompted a lot of questions for me from our clients, my friends and family members regarding housing and homeowner equity. "Is my equity safe?" is the question that I usually get, especially from people who ow...
We've always believed it's important to look deeper into statistics when it comes to real estate. Nationally, the supply of homes for sale is improving but remains limited. In this quote, according to Realtor.com, "there were 7.1% more home...
Well, a recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is YES! In fact, real estate was voted the best long-term investment for the 11th consecutive year. This graph demonstrates it beat out other investments including gold, stocks and bond...
Housing Crash on the Horizon
Since spring of last year people have been worried that the housing market is in for a crash. This simply can't happen due to the low amount of homes for sale and high buyer demand. The national hou...
Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at historical lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wa...
If you’re hesitant to sell your house because you’ve seen the market cool off over the past year, here’s what you need to know. You haven’t missed your window, but you may need to think about things a little bit differently.
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With the rapid shift that’s happened in the housing market this year, some people are raising concerns that we’re destined for a repeat of the crash we saw in 2008. But in truth, there are many key differences between what’s happeni...
With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now's the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just a ...
If you're a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. Accordi...
There are two ways to think about remodeling projects that will boost your home’s value; you can get one or two major remodels done or opt for a bunch of small fixes. Depending on your budget and your timetable, one approach may be better...