5 Simple Graphs Proving This Is NOT Like 2008
With all of the volatility in the stock market and uncertainty about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), some are concerned we may be headed for another housing crash like the one we experienced from 2006-2008. The feeling is understandable. Ali Wolf, Director of…
More 2020 Housing Predictions-
Some Highlights: Interest rates will be lower than they have been since before 1980 at 3.8% and are projected to remain steady throughout 2020! According to CoreLogic, home prices will appreciate at a rate of 5.4% over the course of…
6 Economists Predict…
what the 2020 housingmarket has in store Low supply and high demand will drive the housing market amidst age milestones for millennials and baby boomers Historically low mortgage rates, booming home price growth, inadequate inventory levels, and debates about crumbling…
Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters.
Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate. That’s why firms are beginning to increase their projections for home price appreciation going forward. As an example, CoreLogic…
You Need More Than A Guide
In a normal housing market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, you need an experienced guide to help you navigate the process. You need someone you can turn to who will tell you how to price your home correctly…
Is Your Home Priced to Sell?
In today’s real estate market, more houses are coming to market every day. Eager buyers are searching for their dream homes, so setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do. According…
Home Supply Remains Low
The local news has caught on to what I’ve been seeing on the front lines of the real estate market this summer. I don’t believe (and experts agree) that the low supply is going away. We just don’t have enough…
Experts Predict a Strong Housing Market For 2019
with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are for the remainder of 2019. Here’s what some of the experts have to say: Ralph McLaughlin, Deputy Chief Economist…
3 Things You Need To Know About the Real Estate Market Today
Shifting trends and industry-leading research are pointing toward some valuable projections about the status of the housing market for the rest of the year. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, or if you just want to know what experts…
What You Need to Know About Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts when it comes to buying a home. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase homes with…
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