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Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?

2022-09-19T06:00:53-04:00September 19th, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths|

Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market? | Simplifying The MarketIf recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared, it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. Buyer Demand Then and Now During the pandemic, mortgage rates hit […]

A Crucial First Step: Mortgage Pre-Approval [INFOGRAPHIC]

2022-09-16T06:00:38-04:00September 16th, 2022|Categories: 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 whil...

Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market

2022-09-15T06:00:24-04:00September 15th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers|

Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market | Simplifying The MarketIf 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 get your offer considered may be coming to a […]

Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?

2022-09-14T06:00:44-04:00September 14th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates|

Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble? | Simplifying The MarketThe 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 just slowing down, or is a […]

Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market

2022-09-13T06:00:12-04:00September 13th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers|

Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market | Simplifying The MarketIt’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 to $1,944 from $1,265, an increase of 53.7%.” If you’re […]

Getting Your House Ready To Sell? Work with an Agent for Expert Advice

2022-09-12T06:00:01-04:00September 12th, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Selling Myths|

Getting Your House Ready To Sell? Work with an Agent for Expert Advice | Simplifying The MarketIn a market that’s shifting as fast as it is today, many homeowners wonder what, if anything, needs to be renovated before they sell their house. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in. They can help you think through today’s market conditions and how they impact what you should – and shouldn’t – […]

Why It’s So Important To Hire a Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

2022-09-09T06:00:44-04:00September 9th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics|

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, you’ll want a trusted real estate professional on your side for their industry experience and expert insights. The right advisor utilizes the latest technology and can help you navigate...

Why It’s So Important To Hire a Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

2022-09-09T06:00:44-04:00September 9th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics|

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, you’ll want a trusted real estate professional on your side for their industry experience and expert insights. The right advisor utilizes the latest technology and can help you navigate...

Should I Sell My House This Year?

2022-09-08T06:00:17-04:00September 8th, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers|

Should I Sell My House This Year? | Simplifying The MarketThere’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season as buyer demand slows and the number of homes for sale grows. But that shift actually gives you some unique benefits when you sell. Here’s a look at the key opportunities you have if you list your house this fall. Opportunity #1: You Have More […]

Expert Forecasts on Mortgage Rates

2022-09-07T06:00:39-04:00September 7th, 2022|Categories: Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates|

Expert Forecasts on Mortgage Rates | Simplifying The MarketIf you’ve been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching what’s happened with mortgage rates over the past year. It’s true they’ve risen dramatically, but where will they go from here, especially as the market continues to slow? As you think about your homeownership goals and decide if now’s the time to […]

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