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25 Oct What Happens to Housing when There’s a Recession?

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Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be...

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24 Oct Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game...

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21 Oct 3 Questions You May Be Asking About Selling Your House Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights If you’re planning to sell your house this year, you likely have questions about what the shift in the housing market means for your home sale. You might be wondering: Should I wait to sell? Are buyers still out there? And can I afford to...

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20 Oct What’s Ahead for Home Prices?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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As the housing market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if you’re following along with headlines in the media, you’re probably seeing a wide range of opinions calling for everything from falling home...

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19 Oct Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still high, remaining around 8%. This news impacted the stock market and added fuel to the fire for conversations about a recession. You’re likely feeling the impact...

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18 Oct The Latest on Supply and Demand in Housing

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But this year, things are shifting as supply and demand reach an inflection point. The graph below helps tell the story...

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17 Oct The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership

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With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now’s the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just a few of...

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14 Oct Tips For First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights If you’re trying to buy your first home in today’s housing market, you’ll want to know what you can do as mortgage rates rise and inventory stays low overall. Connect with a lender to get pre-approved, prioritize your wish list, consider condos, and expand your...

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13 Oct Perspective Matters When Selling Your House Today

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Does the latest news about the housing market have you questioning your plans to sell your house? If so, perspective is key. Here are some of the ways a trusted real estate professional can explain the shift that’s happening today and why it’s still a...

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12 Oct Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have...

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