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2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect

Niki Salter | August 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

Looking ahead to 2025, it’s important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. And whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home next year, having a clear picture of what they’re calling for can help you make the best possible decision for your homeownership plans. Here’s an early look at the… Read more

What’s the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market?

Niki Salter | August 27, 2024 | Uncategorized

It’s no surprise that the upcoming Presidential election might have you speculating about what’s ahead. And those unanswered thoughts can quickly spiral, causing fear and uncertainty to swirl through your mind. So, if you’ve been considering buying or selling a home this year, you’re probably curious about what the election might mean for the housing… Read more

What Mortgage Rate Are You Waiting For?

Niki Salter | August 26, 2024 | Uncategorized

You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of years. But there is hope on the horizon. Rates have actually started to come down. And, recently they hit the lowest point we’ve seen in 2024, according to Freddie Mac (see… Read more

How Growing Inventory Benefits Today’s Buyers

Niki Salter | August 23, 2024 | Uncategorized

Some Highlights While the number of homes for sale varies by local area, nationally we’re up over 36% year-over-year, but still down almost 29% compared to what’s normal.​ Here’s what that means when you buy: more options for your search, more negotiation power for you, it’s more likely sellers will make select repairs, and more… Read more

Today’s Biggest Housing Market Myths

Niki Salter | August 22, 2024 | Uncategorized

Have you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear? That’s especially true if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in today’s housing market. There’s a lot of misinformation out there. And right now, making sure you have someone you can go to for trustworthy information is extra important. If you partner… Read more

The Number One Mistake Sellers Are Making: Overpricing Their House

Niki Salter | August 21, 2024 | Uncategorized

In today’s housing market, many sellers are making a critical mistake: overpricing their houses. This common error can lead to a home sitting on the market for a long time without any offers. And when that happens, the homeowner may have to drop their asking price to try to re-ignite buyer interest. Data from Realtor.com… Read more

How To Choose a Great Local Real Estate Agent

Niki Salter | August 20, 2024 | Uncategorized

Selecting the right real estate agent can make a world of difference when buying or selling a home. But how do you find the best one? Here are some tips to help you make that big decision as you determine your partner in the process. Check Their Reputation Start by gathering information about agents in… Read more

How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power

Niki Salter | August 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to factor that into your planning. Here’s what you need to know. What’s Happening with Mortgage… Read more

3 Reasons To Move in Today’s Shifting Market

Niki Salter | August 16, 2024 | Uncategorized

Some Highlights The housing market is in a transition. And that gives you 3 key opportunities going into the fall. There are more homes actively for sale. Builders are motivated to sell, so a newly built home may be more achievable than you think. And mortgage rates have come down from their recent peak. If… Read more

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?

Niki Salter | August 15, 2024 | Uncategorized

When you’re thinking about buying a home, your credit score is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Think of it like your financial report card that lenders look at when trying to figure out if you qualify, and which home loan will work best for you. As the Mortgage Report says: “Good credit… Read more

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