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Beginning with Pre-Approval

Beginning with Pre-Approval

by Judah Lion | Sep 25, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

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...
Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes

Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes

by Judah Lion | Sep 11, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates

Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some good news – based on what Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, has to say – smaller, more affordable homes are on the way: “Buyers should expect...
Today’s Housing Market Has Only Half the Usual Inventory

Today’s Housing Market Has Only Half the Usual Inventory

by Judah Lion | Aug 28, 2023 | For Sellers, Selling Myths

Even though you may feel reluctant to sell your house because you don’t want to take on a mortgage rate that’s higher than the one you have now, there’s more to consider. While the financial side of things does matter, your personal needs may actually matter just as...
Where Are People Moving Today and Why?

Where Are People Moving Today and Why?

by Judah Lion | Aug 14, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers

Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you’re thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market and wondering what you can do to help offset those. A new report from Gravy...
Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

by Judah Lion | Aug 7, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Foreclosures, Move-Up Buyers

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than...
How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

by Judah Lion | Aug 2, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates

If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things...
Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

by Judah Lion | Aug 1, 2023 | Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling Myths

Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while supply is so low. Let’s dive into each challenge and give you some...
Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

by Judah Lion | Jul 31, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing

While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from the National Association of...
Key Housing Market Trends

Key Housing Market Trends

by Judah Lion | Jul 28, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics

Some Highlights If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market. Housing inventory is still very low, prices are climbing back up, and homes are selling fast when priced right. If you want more information...
Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

by Judah Lion | Jul 27, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths

Even though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy that was so characteristic of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. In actuality, buyer traffic is still strong today. The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure...
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