A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward trajectory.1 In fact, since the Federal Reserve began its series of interest rate hikes in 2022, the combination of higher borrowing costs and record-high home prices has ... » Learn More about Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers in 2024
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Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years
Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think ... » Learn More about Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years
Celebrate Sustainably: 5 Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Holiday at Home
It's the most wonderful time of the year. But for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it's also the most wasteful. According to one survey, for example, 60% of respondents admitted to throwing away more than usual during the holiday months as they filled up their ... » Learn More about Celebrate Sustainably: 5 Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Holiday at Home
Winter Is Coming: 10 Tips for Winterizing Your Home Now
Before the frost appears, you will want to prepare for the months ahead to avoid higher energy costs and minimize any damage that can be caused by the cold weather and snow. This is especially true for those of us living in the colder, northern region of our country. Here are 10 tips to help you get ... » Learn More about Winter Is Coming: 10 Tips for Winterizing Your Home Now
Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices
According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way? It has a lot to do with all the negative talk about home prices over the past year. Since late 2022, the ... » Learn More about Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices
Foreclosures and Bankruptcies Won’t Crash the Housing Market
If you've been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could be making you feel uneasy, especially if you're thinking about buying or selling a house. But the truth is, even though the numbers are going ... » Learn More about Foreclosures and Bankruptcies Won’t Crash the Housing Market
35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less
Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. And if you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furniture placement and décor before the ink dries on your offer letter. But before you run to the nearest home goods store, take a deep breath. First, you’ll need to ... » Learn More about 35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less
A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market
Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market? Maybe you’ve even seen or heard something lately that scares you and makes you wonder if you should still buy or sell a home right now. Regrettably, when news in the media ... » Learn More about A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market
Why Home Prices Keep Going Up
If you've ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you're no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It's a tale of financial goals, doubts, and a dash of anxiety that many have been through. But if you put off ... » Learn More about Why Home Prices Keep Going Up
Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?
Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades (see graph below): That can feel ... » Learn More about Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?