Housing Market Updates

Should I Buy a Home Right Now?

2022-07-13T06:00:12-04:00July 13th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing|

Should I Buy a Home Right Now? | Simplifying The MarketIf you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you likely have one question on the top of your mind: should I buy right now, or should I wait? While no one can answer that question for you, here’s some information that could help you make your decision. The Future of Home Price Appreciation Each quarter, […]

Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

2022-07-12T06:00:15-04:00July 12th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing|

Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year | Simplifying The MarketThe housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the […]

The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers

2022-07-11T06:00:10-04:00July 11th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers|

The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers | Simplifying The MarketOver the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome news. Freddie Mac reports that the average 30-year […]

Why Growing Home Equity Is Great News if You Plan To Move [INFOGRAPHIC]

2022-07-08T06:00:07-04:00July 8th, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing|

Some Highlights According to the latest data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $64,000 in home equity over the past 12 months. That much equity can be a game-changer when you move. When you sell, it could be some (if not all) of what you ...

What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?

2022-07-07T06:00:18-04:00July 7th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates|

What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market? | Simplifying The MarketAccording to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so, they’d use their tools and influence to slow down the economy. All of this brings […]

Real Estate Consistently Voted Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

2022-07-01T06:00:17-04:00July 1st, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers|

Some Highlights Based on a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for nine years in a row. Owning real estate is more than just a place to call home. It’s also an investment in your future. That’s because it’s t...

A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers

2022-06-28T06:00:39-04:00June 28th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers|

A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers | Simplifying The MarketThere’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past two years. Two of the biggest hurdles homebuyers faced during the pandemic were the limited number of homes for sale and the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. But those two things have reached a turning point. […]

Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble

2022-06-27T06:00:19-04:00June 27th, 2022|Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing|

Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble | Simplifying The MarketYou may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and expert opinions tell a different story. A recent survey from Pulsenomics asked over one hundred housing market experts and real estate economists if they believe the housing market is in […]

The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year

2022-06-21T06:00:57-04:00June 21st, 2022|Categories: For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing|

The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year | Simplifying The MarketIf you own a home, your net worth likely just got a big boost thanks to rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And today, based on recent home price appreciation, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – here’s how […]

Why Achieving the Dream of Homeownership Can Be More Difficult for Some Americans

2022-06-20T06:00:39-04:00June 20th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates|

Why Achieving the Dream of Homeownership Can Be More Difficult for Some Americans | Simplifying The MarketToday we take time to honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. When it comes to real estate specifically, equitable access to housing has come a long way, but the path to homeownership is still steeper for households of color. The Gap in Homeownership Rate in America It’s a more challenging […]

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