Housing Market Updates

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 […]

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 […]

Here’s Why It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

2022-09-02T06:00:04-04:00September 2nd, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Selling Myths|

Here's Why It's Still a Sellers' Market [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

Some Highlights

  • While buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown in recent months, it’s still a sellers’ market because inventory is low.
  • The latest data shows sellers continue to benefit from serious buyers and competitive offers. In July, the average home received 2.8 offers and 39% sold over the asking price.
  • You haven’t missed your opportunity to sell. Let’s connect to start the process today.

New Homes May Have the Incentives You’re Looking for Today

2022-09-01T06:00:28-04:00September 1st, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction|

New Homes May Have the Incentives You’re Looking for Today | Simplifying The MarketAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year, builders are on pace to complete more than a million new homes in this country. If you’ve had trouble finding a home to buy over the past year, it may be time to work with your trusted agent to consider a new build and the incentives that […]

Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease

2022-08-31T06:00:25-04:00August 31st, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers|

Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease | Simplifying The MarketOne of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic – and it drove home prices up. If you tried […]

What’s Actually Happening with Home Prices Today?

2022-08-30T06:00:07-04:00August 30th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing|

What’s Actually Happening with Home Prices Today? | Simplifying The MarketOne of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture. Part of the challenge […]

What’s Actually Happening with Home Prices Today?

2022-08-30T06:00:07-04:00August 30th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing|

What’s Actually Happening with Home Prices Today? | Simplifying The MarketOne of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture. Part of the challenge […]

What Does a Recession Mean for the Housing Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]

2022-08-26T06:00:16-04:00August 26th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics|

Some Highlights If you’re wondering what a potential recession could mean for the housing market, here’s what history tells us. In four of the last six recessions, home prices actually appreciated, only falling during the early 90s and the housing c...

Why You May Want To Start Your Home Search Today

2022-08-25T06:00:09-04:00August 25th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers|

Why You May Want To Start Your Home Search Today | Simplifying The MarketIf you’re thinking about buying a home, you likely have a lot of factors on your mind. You’re weighing your own needs against higher mortgage rates, today’s home prices, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. While some buyers may wait things out, there’s a reason serious buyers […]

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