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How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Niki Salter | October 6, 2023 | Uncategorized

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about buying a home this year, be sure to consider the long-term financial advantages of homeownership, like home equity. On average, people who bought homes 32 years ago have seen their home’s value nearly triple over that time.  If you’re wondering if buying a home is a good idea, remember… Read more

Are You a Homebuyer Worried About Climate Risks?

Niki Salter | October 5, 2023 | Uncategorized

The increasing effects of natural disasters are leading to new obstacles in residential real estate. As a recent article from CoreLogic explains:  “As the specter of climate change looms large, the world braces for unprecedented challenges. In the world of real estate, one of those challenges will be the effects of natural catastrophes on property… Read more

Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home

Niki Salter | October 4, 2023 | Uncategorized

Are you considering buying your first home? If so, it can be helpful to know what led other people to make that decision. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup: “When asked why they purchased their first home recently, the answer was simple: because they wanted to. Either the desire to stop… Read more

Home Prices Are Not Falling

Niki Salter | October 3, 2023 | Uncategorized

During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a lot of people have doubts about the strength of the… Read more

Unpacking the Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership

Niki Salter | October 2, 2023 | Uncategorized

If you’re thinking about buying a home soon, higher mortgage rates, rising home prices, and ongoing affordability concerns may make you wonder if it still makes sense to buy a home right now. While those market factors are important, there’s more to consider. You should think about the long-term benefits of homeownership too. Think about… Read more

Explaining Today’s Low Housing Supply [INFOGRAPHIC]

Niki Salter | September 29, 2023 | Uncategorized

Some Highlights Wondering why the supply of homes for sale is limited today? There are a few factors at play. Lack of building over time, the mortgage rate lock-in effect, and people staying in their houses longer are three of the main reasons why supply is low. But real estate agents know exactly where to… Read more

Why Your House Didn’t Sell

Niki Salter | September 28, 2023 | Uncategorized

If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, you’re likely feeling a little frustrated. Not to mention, you’re also probably wondering what went wrong. Here are three questions to think about as you figure out what to do next. Did You Limit Access to Your House? One of the biggest mistakes you can make… Read more

The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

Niki Salter | September 26, 2023 | Uncategorized

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that price growth is beginning to normalize. Here’s the context you need to really understand that trend…. Read more

Beginning with Pre-Approval

Niki Salter | September 25, 2023 | Uncategorized

If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time, there’s a limited number of homes on the market right now and that’s creating some competition among buyers. But, if you’re strategic,… Read more

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