4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures
With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are four reasons why that wont happen.1. There…
A Look at Housing Supply and What It Means for Sellers
One of the hottest topics of conversation in todays real estate market is theshortage of available homes.Simply put, there are many more potential buyers than there are homes for sale.As a seller, youve likely heard that low supply is good…
3 Hot Topics in the Housing Market Right Now
If youre a prospective buyer or seller, its important to understand the current real estate market conditions and how they affect you. TheCounselors of Real Estate(CRE)just released itsTop Ten Issues Affecting Real Estatereport. Here are three hot topics from the…
Today’s Real Estate Market Explained Through 4 Key Trends
As we move into the second half of the year, one thing is clear: the current real estate market is one for the record books. The exact mix of conditions we have today creates opportunities for both buyers and sellers.…
Remote Work Has Changed Our Home Needs. Is It Time for Your Home To Change, …
Over the past year, many homeowners realized what they need in a home is changing, especially with the rise in remote work. If youre longing for a dedicated home office or a change in scenery, now may be thetimeto find…
3 Charts That Show This Isn’t a Housing Bubble
With home prices continuing to deliver double-digit increases, some are concerned were in a housing bubble like the one in 2006. However, a closer look at the market data indicates this is nothing like 2006 for three major reasons.1. The…
What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise
In todays real estate market, mortgage interest rates are near record lows. If youve been in your current home for several years and havent refinanced lately,theres a good chance you have a mortgage with an interest rate higher than todays…
Diving Deep into Today’s Biggest Buyer Concerns
Last week,Fannie Maereleased theirHome Purchase Sentiment Index(HPSI). Though the survey showed 77% of respondents believe its a good time to sell, it also confirms what many are sensing: an increasing number of Americans believe its a bad time to buy…
Housing Supply Is Rising. What Does That Mean for You?
An important factor in todays market is the number of homes for sale. While inventory levels continue to sit near historic lows, there are indicationswe may have hit the lowest point well see. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist atFirst American,recentlysaidof…
Why This Isn’t Your Typical Summer Housing Market
In real estate, its normal to see ebbs and flows in the market. Typically, the summer months are slower-paced than the traditionally busy spring. But this isnt a typical summer. As the economy rebounds and life is returning to normal,…