Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 28, 2021, 11:00 amThe real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes available for […]
Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 20, 2021, 11:00 amIf spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices […]
Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 19, 2021, 11:00 amHistorically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of this year. Many hopeful homebuyers are now wondering if they should put their plans on […]
Why Right Now May Be the Time to Sell Your House
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 14, 2021, 11:00 amThe housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage interest rates are a driving factor in this continued momentum, with average rates hovering at historic all-time lows. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index […]
4 Reasons People Are Buying Homes in 2021
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 12, 2021, 11:00 amAccording to many experts, the real estate market is expected to continue growing in 2021, and it’s largely driven by the lasting impact the pandemic is having on our lifestyles. As many of us spend extra time at home, we’re reevaluating what “home” means and […]
What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 11, 2021, 11:00 amAccording to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months. The dramatic rise was brought about as the inventory of homes for sale reached historic lows at the same time buyer demand was buoyed by […]
The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 6, 2021, 11:00 amHomeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is their own and an avenue for building wealth […]
Why Not to Wait Until Spring to Make a Move
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 5, 2021, 11:00 amThe housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the nation’s economic pause is playing out extremely well for real estate, and the current market conditions are truly making this winter an ideal […]
Four Expert Views on the 2021 Housing Market
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 31, 2020, 11:00 amThe housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we look forward to 2021, can we expect real estate to continue showing such promise? Here’s what four experts have to say about the year ahead. Lawrence Yun, […]
The Difference a Year Makes for Homeownership
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 22, 2020, 11:00 amOver the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. Here’s a look at three of them. […]
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