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I coach U8 girls soccer and one of the things I say to keep them focused is, "If the ball is moving, you're moving". The game strategy is always changing based on the location of the soccer ball, and in many ways, the housing market is the same...
One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them. To help emphasize just how limited housing inventory still is, let’s take a look at t...
ARE WE SEEING A PIVOT IN THE ECONOMY?
After 10 consecutive rate hikes, the Federal Reserve did not raise interest rates at the June 14th meeting. Right now, the Federal Reserve rate is currently at 5.25%, and the Prime Rate Index, which is...
Is the housing market hot or cold?
With buyer demand growing due to lack of inventory, and mortgage rates still moving up and down... what can we possibly expect moving forward. With most homeowners sitting at 2% and 3% mortgage rates, sel...
What do home sellers and homebuyers need to know in the current market?
Mortgage rates are currently on a downward trend and economic indicators suggest that trend could continue. The Federal Reserve is meeting on May 3rd and the market is e...
Why aren't home prices crashing? There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, h...
What the heck is happening to the housing market?
We've got bank crisis, inflation is increasing, the job market is holding strong, what does this mean for the housing market and for residential real estate? So, we've got a lot of things to ...
Are you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate:
“A condo can be a more affordable entry p...
The housing market is a roller coaster right now all thanks to mortgage rates!
The Fed's had their meeting on February 1st and the market responded favorably after the Fed's Fund rate increased by only a quarter percent, as expected.
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The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year.
Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to turn around. Home price a...
