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You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, there’s one thing that the numbe...
The Federal Reserve started their two-day meeting yesterday, and by end of day today, we will have a good idea on how mortgage rates will be affected. The greater market is certain they will hold rates and not start decreasing rat...
Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s l...
Mortgage Rates are trending downward, but the recent spike has some buyers feeling discouraged. The Fed's have signaled that they will be reducing the Fed's funds rate in 2024 and the bond market rallied, which signifi...
Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built homes make up a larger percent of the total homes availa...
The Fed's say the economy is cooling and the rate of inflation is falling. What does this mean for mortgage rates and the housing market in 2024? As I write this today (Jan 12th), rates are the lowest they have been in six months, which are ...
Are home loan values expected to drop in 2024? This is a common concern in the real estate market, which is always evolving. Despite uncertainties for buyers and sellers, with low loan defaults, historically low housing inventory, and the Feder...
Everyone has their own idea of the American Dream, and it's different for each person. But, in a recent survey by Bankrate, people were asked about the achievements they believe represent the American Dream the most. The answers show tha...
The US economy is showing signs of softening, aligning with Federal Reserve's expectations over the past months. Consequently, the housing industry, which has been grappling with a recession since mid - 2022, is experiencing significant rel...
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...
