Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to jump into the market. To make sure you’re ready, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. That’s when a lender looks at your finances, including things like your W-2,

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There are a number of reasons you may be thinking about selling your house. And as you weigh your options, you may find you’re unsure how you’re going to deal with one thing about today’s housing market – and that’s affordability. If that’s your biggest concern, understanding how much equity you hav

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Some Highlights Thinking about making a move in 2025 and wondering what you can expect? Here’s what expert forecasts say lies ahead. Mortgage rates will come down slightly. More homes will sell. And prices will rise more moderately.  Connect with a local agent to discuss what these forecasts mean fo

Luxury living is about more than just stunning views and cutting-edge smart home technology—it’s about elevating your lifestyle. And if you’re in the market for a million-dollar home, now is an excellent time to explore the thriving luxury market. Here’s why. The Number of Luxury Homes Is Growing Th

By Lighter Side Staff A lot of people think the best time to buy a house is during the Spring market. And, it is… …in the sense that more houses are listed for sale in the Spring. But, there’s also a heck of a lot more buyers trying to buy those listings. LEARN MORE… Visit my website at: https://www

Published Tue, Aug 27 202410:25 AM EDTUpdated Tue, Aug 27 20241:55 PM EDT By: Diana Olic A recent CreditNews Research study ranked the slowest-selling metro areas in the U.S.The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty Images Even as mortgage interest rates were rising, home prices reached the highest l

Published Fri, Aug 30 202412:25 PM EDT By: Jessica Dickler@jdickler Ana Teresa Solá The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty Images Despite being a hallmark of the American Dream, buying a home is less affordable for many these days. Higher mortgage rates and a shortage of houses on the market relat

Published Wed, Sep 4 20247:00 AM EDTUpdated 4 Hours Ago By: Diana Olick File photoPatrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage demand is now heavily skewed toward refinancing, as interest rates declined for the fifth straight week. Total mortgage application volume rose just 1.6% last week,

Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed). The overwhelming expectation is that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate at their upcoming meeting, driven primarily by recent signs that inflation is cooling, and the job market is slowing down. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Mo

Are you on the fence about whether to sell your house now or hold off? It’s a common dilemma, but here’s a key point to consider: your lifestyle might be the biggest factor in your decision. While financial aspects are important, sometimes the personal motivations for moving are reason enough to mak

If you’re thinking about downsizing, you may be hearing about 55+ communities and wondering if they’d be a good fit for you. Here’s some information that could help you make your decision. What Is a 55+ Community? It’s important to note that these communities aren’t just for people who need extra su

Some Highlights Want to know some of the top mistakes sellers are making today and how to make sure they don’t happen to you too? The biggest missteps are pricing a house too high, skipping repairs, not being objective, and not being willing to negotiate. And the best way to avoid falling into any o

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand. But is that going to shift now that inventory is growing? Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know. What Is a Balanced Market? A balanced market is generally defined as a m

Published Fri, Aug 23 202410:05 AM EDT By:Carlos Waters Shareholder returns for top homebuilders D.R. Horton and Lennar outpaced the wider S&P 500 between August 2014 and August 2024. Analysts downgraded the investment outlook of both companies this summer. However, some investors remain optimistic 

Published Mon, Aug 26 20248:44 AM EDT By: Ana Teresa Solá Shaunl | E+ | Getty Images Consumers in the market for a home have been patiently waiting for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates — a move it seems poised to make in September. But without action from Congress, there could be another ch

By Lighter Side Staff In a world where few people answer the phone for anyone, let alone an unknown number or potential spam, real estate agents may be the only people giving hope to anyone still dialing a phone hoping for someone to answer! No matter how much an agent wants to swipe down and ignore

Published Thu, Aug 22 202410:00 AM EDTUpdated Thu, Aug 22 202412:18 PM EDT By: Diana Olick watch nowVIDEO01:29July existing home sales break a four-month losing streak as supply rises nearly 20% over last year Closed sales of previously owned homes rose 1.3% in July compared with June to a seasonall

Published Mon, Aug 26 202411:28 AM EDT By: Jessica Dickler watch nowVIDEO04:54Fed Chair Powell indicates interest rate cuts ahead: ‘The time has come for policy to adjust’ Last week, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell all but confirmed that an interest rate cut is coming soon. “The time has come fo