Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether to rent or buy, consider the many financial benefits that come with owning a home.As a renter, you build your landlord’s wealth and face rising costs. As a homeowner, you build your own net worth and can lock in ... Continue Reading » about The Difference Between Renting and Owning
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Are Home Prices Continuing To Rise?
Many analysts projected home price appreciation would slow dramatically in the fall of 2021 and then continue to soften throughout 2022. So far, that hasn’t happened. The major price indices are all revealing ongoing double-digit price appreciation. Here’s a look at their reports on ... Continue Reading » about Are Home Prices Continuing To Rise?
The Top Indicator if You Want To Know Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading
Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the beginning of the year. Each Thursday, Freddie Mac releases its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. According to the latest survey, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen from 3.22% at the start of the year to 3.55% as of ... Continue Reading » about The Top Indicator if You Want To Know Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading
Why Right Now Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Sellers
If you’re thinking about selling your house in 2022, you truly have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at your fingertips. When selling anything, you always hope for strong demand for the item coupled with a limited supply. That maximizes your leverage when you’re negotiating ... Continue Reading » about Why Right Now Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Sellers
Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market
As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here’s a look at what they say we ... Continue Reading » about Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market
How To Hit Your Homebuying Goals This Year
Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, you may want to put these items on your to-do list to ensure you hit your goals.It’s important to start working on your credit and saving for a down payment early. When you’re ready to begin your search, work with a real estate ... Continue Reading » about How To Hit Your Homebuying Goals This Year