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Higher Interest Rates May be the Help You Need

Like opening and closing a faucet increases and decreases the water flow, lowering interest rates increases home sales and raising interest rates decreases home sales. When home sales increase during periods of limited inventory, demand increases and prices go up. Contrarily, when home sales decrease, demand could lessen and prices moderate. There is opportunity with…

A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis

A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis Simplifying The Market

Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession.

Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today Simplifying The Market

Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should by a home this year?

Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC] Simplifying The Market

  • With so few homes on the market right now, widening the scope of your search to include nearby areas could help you find more options in your budget.
  • You can also work with a trusted lender to consider alternative financing options and search for down payment assistance.

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

Why Today's Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008 Simplifying The Market

You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market.

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today Simplifying The Market

There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers.

Shopping Mortgage Rates

Nobel Prize recipient, Richard Thaler, in his research into seemingly irrational economic behaviors, "found that consumers generally search too little, get confused while evaluating complex alternatives, and are slow to switch from past choices, even if it costs them." "Why are consumers leaving money on the table?" Based on this behavior, a borrower securing a…

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market? Simplifying The Market

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring.

The Power of Pre-Approval

The Power of Pre-Approval Simplifying The Market

If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge.

Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Why You May Want an Energy-Efficient Home [INFOGRAPHIC] Simplifying The Market

  • Since inflation is increasing the cost of goods and services, it may make sense to look for an energy-efficient home.
  • Energy prices have increased over the last year, so look for energy-efficient features in your home search.

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal? Simplifying The Market

If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process.

Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.

Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move. Simplifying The Market

Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need.