Article by: Simplifying the MarketOriginally Published: January 24, 2023, 11:30 amIf you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, […]
Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know
Article by: Simplifying the MarketOriginally Published: January 19, 2023, 11:30 amOne of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: …Read Full Article
Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates
Article by: Simplifying the MarketOriginally Published: January 17, 2023, 11:30 amLast year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their […]
Key Terms To Know When Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the MarketOriginally Published: January 13, 2023, 11:30 am …Read Full Article
What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 2, 2023, 11:00 amIf buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. In the last year, […]
What Makes a House a Home?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 22, 2022, 11:00 amThere’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too. Home means […]
Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 19, 2022, 11:00 amMortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and […]
Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 15, 2022, 11:00 amIf you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and finding a home that more closely fits your needs. Fortunately, you may be in a better position […]
You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 14, 2022, 11:00 amDid the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those […]
Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 8, 2022, 11:00 amThere are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. As Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage […]
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