Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 7, 2021, 11:00 amSince the pandemic began, Americans have reevaluated the meaning of the word home. That’s led some renters to realize the many benefits of homeownership, including the feelings of security and stability and the financial benefits that come with rising home equity. At the same time, […]
Win When You Sell (And When You Move)
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 6, 2021, 11:00 amIf you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time than this winter. Selling this season means you can take advantage of today’s strong sellers’ market when you make a move. Win When You Sell Right now, conditions […]
How Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 24, 2021, 11:00 amLast week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022: “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.9% in the third quarter of 2021. We forecast mortgage rates to increase slightly through the […]
Don’t Believe Everything You Read: The Truth Many Headlines Overlook
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 23, 2021, 11:00 amThere are a lot of questions right now regarding the real estate market as we head into 2022. The forbearance program is coming to an end and mortgage rates are beginning to rise. With all of this uncertainty, anyone with a megaphone – from the […]
Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 8, 2021, 11:00 amWith the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isn’t going away […]
Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 3, 2021, 10:00 amMortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the lowest point ever recorded, […]
Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 2, 2021, 10:00 amWith mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to find a home before the end of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), puts it best, saying: “Housing demand […]
Housing Challenge or Housing Opportunity? It Depends.
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: October 27, 2021, 10:00 amThe biggest challenge in real estate today is the lack of available homes for sale. The low housing supply has caused homes throughout the country to appreciate at a much faster rate than what we’ve experienced historically. There are many reasons for the limited number […]
The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: October 13, 2021, 10:00 amThe last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following: 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space 69% […]
Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: October 12, 2021, 10:00 amToday’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while those rates seemed to bottom out in January of this year, the golden window of opportunity for buyers isn’t over just […]
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