Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 26, 2022, 10:00 amIf you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard about rising inflation. You’re also likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. These rising consumer costs can put a pinch on your wallet and […]
How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 20, 2022, 10:00 amIn the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you may be […]
Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 13, 2022, 10:00 amThere’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American: “You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is: Don’t ever try and forecast interest rates and or, more specifically, if you’re […]
What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 30, 2022, 10:00 amBased on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a […]
What You Can Expect from the Spring Housing Market
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 24, 2022, 10:00 amAs the spring housing market kicks off, you likely want to know what you can expect this season when it comes to buying or selling a house. While there are multiple factors causing some uncertainty, including the conflict overseas, rising inflation, and the first rate […]
This Spring Presents Sellers with a Golden Opportunity
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 14, 2022, 10:00 amIf you’re thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, you’ll want to balance getting the most out of the sale of your current home and making the best investment when you buy your next one. If that’s the case, you […]
Key Terms for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 11, 2022, 11:00 am Some Highlights Knowing key housing terms and how they relate to today’s market is important. For example, when mortgage rates and home prices rise, it impacts how much home you can afford. Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a home’s value) […]
Key Factors That Impact Affordability Today
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 9, 2022, 11:00 amYou can’t read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There’s no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that doesn’t mean homes are now unaffordable. There […]
How Global Uncertainty Is Impacting Mortgage Rates
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 8, 2022, 11:00 amIf you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ll want to keep a pulse on what’s happening with mortgage rates. Rates have been climbing in recent months, especially since January of this year. And just a few weeks ago, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate […]
4 Simple Graphs Showing Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 17, 2022, 11:00 amA recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is very different than it was during the housing crash 15 years […]
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